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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who walks in integrity <i>and</i> with moral character walks securely, But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered <i>and</i> punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives with integrity lives securely, but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives with integrity lives securely, but whoever perverts his ways will be found out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will be safe, if you always do right, but you will get caught, if you are dishonest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever lives honestly will live securely, but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Honest people are safe and secure, but the dishonest will be caught. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever walks in integrity lives prudently, but whoever perverts his way of life will be exposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is walking in integrity walks confidently, "" And whoever is perverting his ways is known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He going in integrity shall go confidently: and he perverting his ways shall be known.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He who walks in simplicity walks in confidence. But he who corrupts his ways shall be discovered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever walks honestly walks securely, but one whose ways are crooked will fare badly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who walks uprightly walks in hope; but he who perverts his ways shall be known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that walks in perfection goes in hope, and he who perverts his ways will be known.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1720" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·w·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">He who walks</a> <a href="/hebrew/8537.htm" title="8537: bat·tōm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From tamam; completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually innocence.">in integrity</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yê·leḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">walks</a> <a href="/hebrew/983.htm" title="983: be·ṭaḥ (N-ms) -- Security. From batach; properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact and the feeling; often safely.">securely,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6140.htm" title="6140: ū·mə·‘aq·qêš (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To twist. A primitive root; to knot or distort; figuratively, to pervert.">but he who perverts</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rā·ḵāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">his ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yiw·wā·ḏê·a‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">will be found out.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a></span><br />He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1</a></span><br />Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-6.htm">Psalm 101:6</a></span><br />My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15-16</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— / he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a></span><br />When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a></span><br />And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1</a></span><br />There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6-7</a></span><br />If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6</a></span><br />Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-9</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that walks uprightly walks surely: but he that perverts his ways shall be known.</p><p class="hdg">that walketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a></b></br> Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but <i>he that is</i> perverse <i>in his</i> ways shall fall at once.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></b></br> Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou <i>art</i> with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Psalm 25:21</a></b></br> Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Proverbs 17:20</a></b></br> He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Luke 12:1,2</a></b></br> In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></b></br> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Blamelessly</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-29.htm">Confidently</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Crooked</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-35.htm">Found</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-30.htm">Low</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-15.htm">Paths</a> <a href="/job/34-12.htm">Perverteth</a> <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Perverting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Perverts</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-28.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-8.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-8.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-15.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Blamelessly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Confidently</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Crooked</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-13.htm">Found</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Low</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-23.htm">Paths</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-3.htm">Perverteth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">Perverting</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Perverts</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Hebrew word for integrity, "tom," suggests completeness and moral innocence. Walking in integrity implies a lifestyle consistent with God's commandments, reflecting the wisdom literature's emphasis on righteous living. In the ancient Near Eastern context, integrity was highly valued, often associated with the covenantal faithfulness expected of God's people. The security mentioned here is not merely physical safety but a profound sense of spiritual assurance and peace, as seen in <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Psalm 25:21</a>, where integrity and uprightness are linked to divine protection. This phrase echoes the promise of stability found in other wisdom texts, such as <a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Proverbs 3:21-26</a>, where wisdom and discretion lead to a life free from fear.<p><b>but he who perverts his ways will be found out</b><br>To pervert one's ways means to deviate from the path of righteousness, engaging in deceit or moral corruption. The Hebrew term for "perverts" suggests a deliberate twisting or distortion of what is right. This phrase warns of the inevitable exposure of such behavior, aligning with the biblical principle that hidden sins will eventually be revealed, as seen in <a href="/numbers/32-23.htm">Numbers 32:23</a>, "be sure your sin will find you out." The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a strong emphasis on communal integrity, where individual actions affected the entire community. The prophetic literature, such as <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9-10</a>, underscores God's role in searching the heart and testing the mind, ensuring that those who pervert their ways cannot escape divine scrutiny. This phrase serves as a sobering reminder of the ultimate accountability before God, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- The author of Proverbs, known for his wisdom, who compiled these sayings to impart practical and moral guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>- The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, providing them with wisdom for living in accordance with God's laws.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>- Those who walk in integrity, living according to God's standards and experiencing security.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>- Those who pervert their ways, living deceitfully and ultimately facing exposure and consequences.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_of_life.htm">The Path of Life</a></b><br>- A metaphorical journey representing one's moral and spiritual direction, emphasized throughout Proverbs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_as_a_foundation.htm">Integrity as a Foundation</a></b><br>Walking in integrity means living a life consistent with God's truth. It provides a foundation of security because it aligns with God's unchanging character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deceit.htm">The Consequences of Deceit</a></b><br>Those who choose to pervert their ways may experience temporary gain, but ultimately, their actions will be exposed. This serves as a warning against deceitful living.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/security_in_righteous_living.htm">Security in Righteous Living</a></b><br>True security comes from living a life that pleases God. This security is not just physical but also spiritual and emotional, rooted in the peace that comes from a clear conscience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_consistency.htm">The Importance of Consistency</a></b><br>Integrity involves consistency in our actions, words, and thoughts. It requires daily commitment to God's standards, even when no one is watching.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_reveal_truth.htm">God's Faithfulness to Reveal Truth</a></b><br>God is faithful to bring truth to light. This should encourage us to live transparently and trust in His justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_success.htm">What does the Bible say about achieving success?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'all_men_are_liars'_imply.htm">What insights does the Bible offer on hacking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/have_you_tested_everything_thoroughly.htm">What does the Bible say about covering up abuse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_qualifies_as_a_spiritual_leader.htm">Who qualifies as a spiritual leader?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Walketh surely.--</span>He has no cause to fear lest anything to his discredit should come out, but can trust quietly in the Lord (<a href="/psalms/112-7.htm" title="He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.">Psalm 112:7</a>); while he that goeth by crooked paths will be found out (<a href="/matthew/10-26.htm" title="Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.">Matthew 10:26</a>), and the fear of this gives him perpetual uneasiness. Or the meaning may be that he will be "instructed," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>punished by misfortune, as <a href="/jeremiah/31-19.htm" title="Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote on my thigh: I was ashamed, yes, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.">Jeremiah 31:19</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that walketh uprightly</span> (<a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a>); Vulgate and Septuagint, "in simplicity," having nothing to conceal or to fear. So Christ enjoins his followers to be guileless as children, and harmless as doves (<a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a>; <a href="/mark/10-15.htm">Mark 10:15</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Surely</span>; equivalent to "securely;" <span class="greek">ἀμερίμνως</span>, Aquila, having no fear of inopportune exposure, because he has no secret sin. <span class="cmt_word">He that perverteth his ways;</span> deals in crooked practices. <span class="cmt_word">Shall be known</span> (<a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Proverbs 12:16</a>). He shall be exposed and punished, and put to open shame. Having this apprehension always present, he cannot walk with confidence as the innocent does. Hence the antithesis in the text. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who walks</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלֵ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in integrity</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֭תֹּם</span> <span class="translit">(bat·tōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8537.htm">Strong's 8537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">walks</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">securely,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּ֑טַח</span> <span class="translit">(be·ṭaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_983.htm">Strong's 983: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place of refuge, safety, safely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but he who perverts</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְעַקֵּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·‘aq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6140.htm">Strong's 6140: </a> </span><span class="str2">To knot, distort, to pervert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his ways</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּ֝רָכָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(də·rā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be found out.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִוָּדֵֽעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiw·wā·ḏê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely (Prov. 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