Proverbs 10:9
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
In context
6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. 7 The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. 10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes 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 conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:9 in the ESV
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.