Proverbs 28:18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
In context
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; So is a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person Shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: For for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:18 in the NIV
The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:18 in the ESV
Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.