Proverbs 10:9 “He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways…”

Proverbs 10:9

He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

World English Bible

He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

American Standard Version

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.

Darby Translation

He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.

Bible in Basic English

He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.

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Cross references

“that walketh”

Proverbs 28:18 Psalm 25:21 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 23:4 Psalm 26:11 Psalm 26:12

Proverbs 28:18 · BSB

He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

Psalm 25:21 · BSB

May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Psalm 23:4 · BSB

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 26:11 · BSB

But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.

Psalm 26:12 · BSB

My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD.

“but”

1 Corinthians 4:5 Proverbs 17:20 Luke 12:1 Luke 12:2

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

Proverbs 17:20 · BSB

The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

Luke 12:1 · BSB

In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Luke 12:2 · BSB

There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

Also

Matthew 10:26 1 Timothy 5:25 Proverbs 3:23

Matthew 10:26 · BSB

So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.

1 Timothy 5:25 · BSB

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

Proverbs 3:23 · BSB

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

10He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.

Read Proverbs 10