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What does Proverbs 28:18 mean?

"Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly."

— Proverbs 28:18 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

15

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17

A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

18

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

19

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

21

To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

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