Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks in safety, 1 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
In Context
8Those who are sensible accept commands, 1 but a talkative fool will come to ruin. 1
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninety-nine years old, Yahweh appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty. Walk before me, and be blameless.
Psalms 23:4Even though I walk through a valley of darkest shadow, 1 I will not fear harm since you are with me; 1 your rod and your staff comfort me. 1
Psalms 26:11But as for me, I will walk in integrity; 1 redeem me and have mercy on me. 1
Proverbs 3:23Then you will walk on your way in safety 1 and your foot will not stumble; 1
Proverbs 28:1The wicked people run away when no one chases them, 1 but righteous people are as bold as a young lion. 1
Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously and speaks honestly; 1 who despises the gain of oppression, 1 who shakes his hand so that it will not accept a bribe, 1 who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed, 1 and who shuts his eyes from looking on evil— 1
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 →