Proverbs 10:9

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

He that walketh vprightly, walketh surely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
- Webster's Bible

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

Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:9


10:9 Surely - Or, securely, or confidently, as the word properly signifies; quietly resting upon God's favour and gracious providence for his protections. Known - His wickedness shall be publickly discovered.


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