Proverbs 10:9
What does Proverbs 10:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
- Proverbs 17:20
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- Matthew 10:26
Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
- Proverbs 3:23
Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble.
- Psalms 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for thee.
- Psalms 26:11
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
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