Proverbs 10:9
Proverbs 10:9 in Multiple Translations
He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.
Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.
He that walketh vprightly, walketh boldely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen.
Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.
Honest people will be safe, but others (OR, God) will find out those who are dishonest.
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Proverbs 10:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הוֹלֵ֣ךְ
בַּ֭/תֹּם
יֵ֣לֶךְ
בֶּ֑טַח
וּ/מְעַקֵּ֥שׁ
דְּ֝רָכָ֗י/ו
יִוָּדֵֽעַ
הוֹלֵ֣ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal
בַּ֭/תֹּם
tôm
H8537
integrity
Prep | N-ms
יֵ֣לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בֶּ֑טַח
beṭach
H983
security
N-ms
וּ/מְעַקֵּ֥שׁ
ʻâqash
H6140
to twist
Conj | V-Piel
דְּ֝רָכָ֗י/ו
derek
H1870
way
N-cp | Suff
יִוָּדֵֽעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 10:9
הוֹלֵ֣ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
בַּ֭/תֹּם
tôm
H8537
"integrity"
Prep | N-ms
This word means being complete or having integrity, and is used to describe someone who is innocent and morally pure. In the Bible, it describes people who are full of integrity and live with simplicity. It is often translated as 'integrity' or 'upright'.
Definition: 1) integrity, completeness 1a) completeness, fulness 1b) innocence, simplicity 1c) integrity
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: full, integrity, perfect(-ion), simplicity, upright(-ly, -ness), at a venture. See H8550 (תֻּמִּים). See also: Genesis 20:5; Psalms 26:11; Psalms 7:9.
יֵ֣לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
בֶּ֑טַח
beṭach
H983
"security"
N-ms
Security refers to a feeling of safety or refuge, like a place where one can feel protected, as the Bible describes God as a rock or fortress, providing assurance and hope to those who trust in Him.
Definition: 1) security, safety adv 2) securely
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: assurance, boldly, (without) care(-less), confidence, hope, safe(-ly, -ty), secure, surely. See also: Genesis 34:25; Isaiah 14:30; Psalms 4:9.
וּ/מְעַקֵּ֥שׁ
ʻâqash
H6140
"to twist"
Conj | V-Piel
This Hebrew word means to twist or distort something, and can also refer to acting or speaking in a perverse way. It is used to describe someone who is being dishonest or unfair. The KJV translates it as make crooked or perverse.
Definition: 1) to be perverse, twist, pervert, make crooked, prove perverse, declare perverse 1a) (Niphal) to be crooked 1b) (Piel) to twist, distort, pervert, make crooked 1c) (Hiphil) to declare crooked 1d) (Qal) perverse
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: make crooked, (prove, that is) perverse(-rt). See also: Job 9:20; Proverbs 28:18; Proverbs 10:9.
דְּ֝רָכָ֗י/ו
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
יִוָּדֵֽעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
Study Notes — Proverbs 10:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 10:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:9
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 10:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
- Sermons on Proverbs 10:9
Context — Solomon’s Proverbs: The Wise Son
7The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
9He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin. 11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 28:18 | He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 26:11–12 | But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me. My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD. |
| 4 | Isaiah 33:15–16 | 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. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Luke 12:1–2 | 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. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. |
| 7 | 1 Timothy 5:25 | In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Psalms 25:21 | May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You. |
| 10 | Proverbs 3:23 | Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. |
Proverbs 10:9 Summary
This verse means that when we choose to live a life of honesty and integrity, we can have confidence and security, knowing that we are doing what is right in God's eyes, as seen in Proverbs 3:23. On the other hand, when we deliberately choose to sin and disobey God, we will eventually be found out and face the consequences, as warned in Numbers 32:23. By living a life of integrity, we can experience the peace and joy that comes from following God's will, as seen in Psalm 16:11. By choosing to walk in integrity, we can trust that God will guide and protect us, as promised in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to walk in integrity?
To walk in integrity means to live a life of moral uprightness and honesty, being truthful and transparent in all our dealings, as seen in Psalm 26:1 and Psalm 41:12, where David asks God to vindicate him because of his integrity.
How does walking in integrity make us walk securely?
Walking in integrity gives us a sense of security and confidence because we know we are living a life that is pleasing to God, as Proverbs 10:9 promises, and as seen in Proverbs 3:23, where it says that the one who walks in integrity will not stumble.
What does it mean to pervert one's ways?
To pervert one's ways means to deliberately choose a path of sin and disobedience, contrary to God's will, as seen in Proverbs 10:9, and as warned against in Romans 1:24-27, where it talks about people who choose to exchange the truth of God for a lie.
Will everyone who perverts their ways be found out?
Yes, according to Proverbs 10:9, those who pervert their ways will be found out, and according to Numbers 32:23, our sins will find us out, emphasizing the importance of living a life of integrity and obedience to God's commandments.
Reflection Questions
- In what areas of my life can I intentionally choose to walk in integrity, and how can I live a life that is pleasing to God?
- How does my walk with God impact my sense of security and confidence, and what are some ways I can deepen my relationship with Him?
- What are some common ways that people pervert their ways, and how can I avoid these pitfalls in my own life?
- How can I balance the desire for security and confidence with the need to be humble and dependent on God, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely,.... Or, "that walketh in perfection" (c) as the Targum.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely. "Uprightly," "in integrity" or 'sincerity,' as David did (1 Kings 9:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly; who is sincere, and just, and faithful in his dealings with God and with men. Surely; or, securely, or confidently, as the word properly signifies, and is here rendered by all the ancient interpreters, and by most of the others; quietly resting upon God’ s favour and gracious providence for his protection, and being supported by the testimony of a good conscience, and therefore not fearing nor caring who knows or observes his actions, which he endeavours to approve both to God and to men. That perverteth his ways; that walks perversely, or frowardly, or in crooked and sinful paths; that dealeth hypocritically and deceitfully with God, or with men, using all possible crafts to conceal his wickedness. Shall be known; his wickedness shall be publicly discovered, and so he shall be exposed to all that shame and punishment which his sins deserve, and which he thought by his cunning practices to avoid.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
Proverbs 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.Ver. 9. He that walketh uprightly, walketh surely.] Because, keeping within God’ s precincts, he keeps under his protection: as the king undertakes to secure him that travels the highway, and between sun and sun. He is tutus sub umbra leonis, safe under the hollow of God’ s hand, "under the shadow of his wing." Shall be known.] All shall out to his utter disgrace. See Proverbs 10:7. Or, He shall be known by some examplary judgment of God inflicted upon him, for a terror to others; as one that is hanged up in gibbets.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
(9) Walketh surely.—He has no cause to fear lest anything to his discredit should come out, but can trust quietly in the Lord (Psalms 112:7); while he that goeth by crooked paths will be found out (Matthew 10:26), and the fear of this gives him perpetual uneasiness. Or the meaning may be that he will be “instructed,” i.e., punished by misfortune, as Jeremiah 31:19.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
Verse 9. He that walketh uprightly] The upright man is always safe; he has not two characters to support; he goes straight forward, and is never afraid of detection, because he has never been influenced by hypocrisy or deceit.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:9
9. known] i.e. found out. Comp. 1 Timothy 5:24; 1 Timothy 3:9. Some, however, render, “shall be punished,” shall be taught by bitter experience his folly, comparing Jeremiah 31:19, where the same Heb. word is rendered, “I was instructed.”
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 10:9
Shall be known - literally, “shall be made to know” (see Jeremiah 31:19; Judges 8:16 margin) in the sense of exposed.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:9
9. Walketh uprightly — Or, in integrity. Surely — Better, securely, safely.
Sermons on Proverbs 10:9
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(Saved Through the Fire) 15 - the Escaped Remnant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of personal growth and spiritual transformation. He shares his own experiences of being separated from friends and going throu |
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Introduction to Finance Seminar by George Verwer | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of meeting people where they are, including businessmen who may be busy. The speaker emphasizes the need for honesty and open communi |
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True Integrity by Frederick W. Robertson | Frederick W. Robertson emphasizes the importance of integrity, defining it as entireness, wholeness, and soundness of character. He highlights that integrity is tested in small mat |
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Thank Him; Dwell Acceptably by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God and maintaining an upright heart, expressing a deep desire to dwell in God's presence. He acknowledges that while th |
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A High Sense of Honor by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the importance of cultivating a high sense of honor among young people, asserting that character is built during youth and that small actions contribute sign |
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A Different Man in the Pulpit by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of integrity in the life of a pastor, arguing that a true servant of God should not change his character or demeanor when entering the pulpit. |
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Behold, There Is in This City a Man of God by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound impact of a godly life on the community, reflecting on the legacy of holiness that can transform neighborhoods, as exemplified by the life of Sam |