💡WEB · Proverbs 10:9

What does Proverbs 10:9 mean?

"He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out."

— Proverbs 10:9 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

6

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

7

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

8

The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

9

He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

10

One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

11

The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

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