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Proverbs 10:9
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text presents a general proverbial contrast without naming a specific speaker, audience, or historical moment, appearing between adjacent sayings about receiving commandments and the consequences of foolish speech.
The words — בֶּ֑טַח (Be.tach) = security and יִוָּדֵֽעַ (yi.va.De.a') = he will become known. The text states that secure walking accompanies integrity, while a perverted path results in exposure.
The thread — This contrast between secure walking and exposed perversity appears in Proverbs 28:18, while the theme of walking with integrity runs in Psalms 26:11, and the principle of concealed things being disclosed appears in Matthew 10:26.
Why it lands — The text requires a reader to choose between consistent integrity and deceptive conduct, recognizing that hidden actions will ultimately be revealed and that security is tied to moral consistency.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 28:18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
- Psalms 26:11 But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.
- Matthew 10:26 So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.
- Isaiah 33:15 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—
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
- Luke 12:1 In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
- 1 Timothy 5:25 In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
- Psalms 25:21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
- Psalms 84:11 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.
- Proverbs 3:23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.