Proverbs 28:10 “He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own…”

Proverbs 28:10

He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

World English Bible

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

American Standard Version

Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

Darby Translation

Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.

Bible in Basic English

Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.

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Cross references

“causeth”

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 Galatians 2:4 Galatians 3:1–4 2 Peter 2:18–20 Revelation 2:14 1 Samuel 26:19

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 · BSB

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

Galatians 2:4 · BSB

This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.

Galatians 3:1–4 · BSB

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

2 Peter 2:18–20 · BSB

With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.

Revelation 2:14 · BSB

But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immo…

1 Samuel 26:19 · BSB

Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For toda…

“he shall”

Proverbs 26:27 Psalm 9:15 Ecclesiastes 10:8 Psalm 7:15 Psalm 7:16

Proverbs 26:27 · BSB

He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

Psalm 9:15 · BSB

The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.

Ecclesiastes 10:8 · BSB

He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.

Psalm 7:15 · BSB

He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.

Psalm 7:16 · BSB

His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.

“but”

Proverbs 10:3 Proverbs 15:6 Psalm 37:11 Matthew 6:33 Deuteronomy 7:12–14 Proverbs 21:20

Proverbs 10:3 · BSB

The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:6 · BSB

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

Psalm 37:11 · BSB

But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Matthew 6:33 · BSB

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Deuteronomy 7:12–14 · BSB

If you listen to these ordinances and keep them carefully, then the LORD your God will keep His covenant and the loving devotion that He swore to your fathers.

Proverbs 21:20 · BSB

Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.

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

In context

9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

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