Proverbs 10:9
Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
Young's Literal Translation
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 accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.
10Whoso is winking the eye giveth grief, And a talkative fool kicketh.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1And Abram is a son of ninety and nine years, and Jehovah appeareth unto Abram, and saith unto him, 'I [am] God Almighty, walk habitually before Me, and be thou perfect;
Psalms 23:4Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy staff — they comfort me.
Psalms 26:11And I, in mine integrity I walk, Redeem me, and favour me.
Proverbs 3:23Then thou goest thy way confidently, And thy foot doth not stumble.
Proverbs 28:1The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.
Isaiah 33:15Whoso is walking righteously, And is speaking uprightly, Kicking against gain of oppressions, Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe, Stopping his ear from hearing of blood, And shutting his eyes from 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 →