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But the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who leads the upright astray on an evil path Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />By leading good people to sin, you dig a pit for yourself, but all who live right will have a bright future. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit, but innocent people will inherit good things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you trick an honest person into doing evil, you will fall into your own trap. The innocent will be well rewarded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whoever 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is causing the upright to err in an evil way, "" He falls into his own pit, "" And the perfect inherits good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He causing the upright to wander in an evil way, into his pit shall he fall: and the good shall inherit complete things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who mislead the upright into an evil way will themselves fall into their own pit, but the blameless will attain prosperity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who mislead the upright into evil ways will fall into pits of their own making, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who causes the righteous to go astray in an evil path shall fall himself into the pit; but the upright shall inherit good things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that leads an upright one astray into the way of evil will fall into a ditch and the innocent will inherit good things.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the whole-hearted shall inherit good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/28-10.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=5758" 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/28.htm">The Boldness of the Righteous</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7686.htm" title="7686: maš·geh (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to stray, usually to mistake, especially to transgress; by extension to reel, be enraptured.">He who leads</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">the upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">along the path</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yip·pō·wl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">will fall</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">into his own</a> <a href="/hebrew/7816.htm" title="7816: biš·ḥū·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A pit. From shachah; pit.">pit,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: ū·ṯə·mî·mîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">but the blameless</a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: yin·ḥă·lū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">will inherit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">what is good.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.…<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="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a></span><br />But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Luke 17:1-2</a></span><br />Jesus said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the one through whom they come! / It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Matthew 23:13</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a></span><br />Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a></span><br />Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. / For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols? / So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7-10</a></span><br />You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth? / Such persuasion does not come from the One who calls you. / A little leaven works through the whole batch of dough. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">2 Peter 2:18-19</a></span><br />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. / They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-1.htm">James 3:1</a></span><br />Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">1 John 2:10</a></span><br />Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Revelation 2:14</a></span><br />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 immorality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm 125:5</a></span><br />But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-14.htm">Isaiah 57:14</a></span><br />And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-15.htm">Jeremiah 18:15</a></span><br />Yet My people have forgotten Me. They burn incense to worthless idols that make them stumble in their ways, leaving the ancient roads to walk on rutted bypaths instead of on the highway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever causes 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.</p><p class="hdg">causeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/31-15.htm">Numbers 31:15,16</a></b></br> And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19</a></b></br> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if <i>they be</i> the children of men, cursed <i>be</i> they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Acts 13:8-10</a></b></br> But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith… </p><p class="hdg">he shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a></b></br> Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15,16</a></b></br> He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch <i>which</i> he made… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a></b></br> The heathen are sunk down in the pit <i>that</i> they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-3.htm">Proverbs 10:3</a></b></br> The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">Proverbs 15:6</a></b></br> In the house of the righteous <i>is</i> much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Proverbs 21:20</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; 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In biblical context, leading others astray is a serious offense, as seen in <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a>, where Jesus warns against causing "one of these little ones who believe in me to sin." The imagery of a path suggests a journey or way of life, emphasizing the deliberate nature of the deception. Historically, Israel faced many temptations from surrounding nations to follow pagan practices, which often led to their downfall. This phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining integrity and resisting the influence of those who would lead one away from God's commandments.<p><b>will fall into his own pit</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the principle of divine justice, where those who plot evil ultimately face the consequences of their actions. The imagery of a pit is common in Scripture, symbolizing danger and entrapment (<a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15-16</a>). It reflects the idea that evil schemes often backfire on the schemer. This concept is echoed in the story of Haman in the Book of Esther, who built gallows for Mordecai but was ultimately hanged on them himself. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God is sovereign and just, ensuring that evil does not go unpunished.<p><b>but the blameless will inherit what is good</b><br>This phrase contrasts the fate of the wicked with the reward of the righteous. The term "blameless" refers to those who live with integrity and righteousness, aligning with God's will. Inheritances in biblical times were significant, often representing stability and blessing. This promise of inheriting "what is good" can be seen as both a present and future reward, aligning with the Beatitudes in <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." It points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people, both in this life and in the life to come, reflecting the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upright.htm">The Upright</a></b><br>Refers to those who live righteously and follow God's commandments. In Hebrew, the word for "upright" is (yashar), meaning straight or right.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_evil_path.htm">The Evil Path</a></b><br>Symbolizes a way of life that is contrary to God's will, characterized by sin and moral corruption.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pit.htm">The Pit</a></b><br>Represents the consequences of leading others astray, often seen as a trap or downfall for the wicked.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blameless.htm">The Blameless</a></b><br>Those who maintain integrity and righteousness, often rewarded by God. The Hebrew word (tamim) means complete or perfect.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_of_good.htm">Inheritance of Good</a></b><br>The reward or blessing that comes to those who live blamelessly, often seen as both spiritual and material prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_misleading_others.htm">The Danger of Misleading Others</a></b><br>Leading others astray is a serious offense with severe consequences. We must be vigilant in our influence and guidance, ensuring it aligns with God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_reaping_what_you_sow.htm">The Principle of Reaping What You Sow</a></b><br>Our actions have consequences. Those who set traps for others will ultimately face their own downfall. This principle encourages us to live righteously and avoid deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward_for_righteous_living.htm">The Reward for Righteous Living</a></b><br>The blameless will inherit good things. This promise encourages us to maintain integrity and trust in God's justice and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a></b><br>Whether in family, church, or community, leaders must guide with righteousness. Our example can lead others to Christ or away from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when the wicked seem to prosper, trust that God will ultimately bring justice and reward the righteous.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_deut._28_link_prosperity_to_obedience.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 28 emphasize material prosperity or catastrophe as divine favor or curse, while other passages (e.g., Job) depict suffering as potentially unrelated to personal obedience?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_made_job_blameless_and_upright.htm">What made Job blameless and upright?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_righteous_suffer_despite_promises.htm">Proverbs 21:21: How can this promise of life, prosperity, and honor be reconciled with the reality that many righteous and loving people suffer hardship or persecution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_affect_all_people.htm">Proverbs 10:25 says the righteous remain firm in the storm--why then do natural disasters often strike believers and nonbelievers alike?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">He shall fall himself into his own pit.--</span>See above on <a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm" title="Whoever digs a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolls a stone, it will return on him.">Proverbs 26:27</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - A tristich. <span class="cmt_word">Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way.</span> It is doubtful whether physical danger or moral seduction is meant. The gnome is true in either case; he who mishads one who trusted him, and who, being simple and good, ought to have been respected and to have received better treatment, shall fall into the destruction which he prepared for the other (<a href="/proverbs/26-27.htm">Proverbs 26:27</a>). Taking the proverb in a moral sense, we find this truth: If the good man does ever yield to the temptations of the sinner, the latter does not reap the enjoyment which he expected from the other's lapse, rather he is made twofold more the child of hell, he himself sinks the deeper and more hopelessly for playing the devil's pert, while the just rises from hi. temporary fall morn humble, watchful, and guarded for the future. <span class="cmt_word">But the upright shall have good things in possession;</span> or, <span class="accented">shall inherit good</span> (<a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm">Proverbs 3:35</a>). He shall be abundantly rewarded by God's grace and protection, by the comfort of a conscience at rest, and by prosperity in his worldly concerns - an adumbration of the eternal recompense awaiting him in the life to come. St. Jerome has changed the incidence of the gnome by inserting <span class="accented">ejus</span>, thus: <span class="accented">Et simplices possidebunt bona ejus</span>, which makes the meaning to be that the righteous shall be the instruments of retribution on the deceiver, whose riches shall pass over into their possession. But the Hebrew gives no countenance to this interpretation. Septuagint, "The transgressors shall pass by good things, and shall not enter into them," where the translator has misunderstood the original. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/28-10.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 leads</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׁגֶּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(maš·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7686.htm">Strong's 7686: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stray, to mistake, to transgress, to reel, be enraptured</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the upright</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרִ֨ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along the path</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<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">of evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֗ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will fall</span><br /><span class="heb">יִפּ֑וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(yip·pō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into his own</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוּא־</span> <span class="translit">(hū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pit,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁחוּת֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(biš·ḥū·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7816.htm">Strong's 7816: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the blameless</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝תְמִימִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·mî·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will inherit</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנְחֲלוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yin·ḥă·lū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5157.htm">Strong's 5157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is good.</span><br /><span class="heb">טֽוֹב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray (Prov. 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