Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly ever walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways will be punished.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
In Context
8The wise in heart will accept commandments; but he that is a fool in his speaking will stumble.
10He that winketh with the eye causeth vexation; and he that is a fool in his speaking will stumble.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1And when Abram was ninety and nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God: walk before me, and be thou perfect.
Psalms 23:4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff—they indeed comfort me.
Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in my integrity: redeem me, and be gracious unto me.
Proverbs 3:23Then wilt thou walk in safety on thy way, and thy foot will not strike [against aught]:
Proverbs 28:1Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.
Isaiah 33:15He that walketh in righteousness, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands against taking hold of bribes, that stoppeth his ears against hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes against looking on evil;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:9
Marks of Wisdom and of Folly. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. Here is, 1. The honour and happiness of the obedient. They will receive commandments; they will take it as a privilege, and really an ease to them, to be under government, which saves them the labour of deliberating and choosing for themselves; and they will take it as a favour to be told their duty and admonished concerning it. And this is their wisdom; those are wise in heart who are tractable, and those… Read the whole commentary →