Parallel Verses
Amplified
He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely,
But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Holman Bible
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.
International Standard Version
Whoever walks in integrity lives prudently, but whoever perverts his way of life will be exposed.
A Conservative Version
He who walks uprightly walks securely, but he who perverts his ways shall be known.
American Standard Version
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Bible in Basic English
He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.
Darby Translation
He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Julia Smith Translation
He going in integrity shall go confidently: and he perverting his ways shall be known.
King James 2000
He that walks uprightly walks securely: but he that perverts his ways shall be known.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely, but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.
Modern King James verseion
He who walks uprightly walks surely; but he who twists his ways shall be known.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that leadeth an innocent life, walketh surely; but whoso goeth a wrong way, shall be known.
NET Bible
The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.
New Heart English Bible
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
The Emphasized Bible
He that walketh uprightly, may walk securely, but, he that maketh crooked his ways, shall be found out.
Webster
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
World English Bible
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Concerning The Mouth
8
The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely,
But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the [sunless]
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.
Proverbs 28:18
He who walks blamelessly and uprightly will be kept safe,
But he who is crooked (perverse) will suddenly fall.
Isaiah 33:15-16
He who walks righteously and speaks with integrity,
Who rejects gain from fraud and from oppression,
Who shakes his hand free from the taking of bribes,
Who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed
And shuts his eyes to avoid looking upon evil;
Psalm 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness protect me,
For I wait [expectantly] for You.
Psalm 26:11-12
But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
Redeem me and be merciful and gracious to me.
Psalm 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord bestows grace and favor and honor;
No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Proverbs 3:23
Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely
And your foot will not stumble.
Proverbs 17:20
He who has a crooked mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
Matthew 10:26
Luke 12:1-2
In the meantime, after so many thousands of the people had gathered that they were stepping on one another, Jesus began speaking first of all to His disciples,
1 Corinthians 4:5
So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
Galatians 2:13-14
The rest of the Jews joined him in this hypocrisy [ignoring their knowledge that Jewish and Gentile Christians were united, under the new covenant, into one faith], with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy.
1 Timothy 5:25
Likewise, good deeds are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be hidden [indefinitely].