Proverbs 10:9
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
In context
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. 10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:9 in the KJV
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:9 in the NIV
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.