Proverbs 10:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

He whose ways are upright will go safely, but he whose ways are twisted will be made low.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord came to him, and said, I am God, Ruler of all; go in my ways and be upright in all things,

Job 8:20

Truly, God will not give up him who is without sin, and will not take evil-doers by the hand.

Psalm 23:4

Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

Psalm 25:21

For my clean and upright ways keep me safe, because my hope is in you.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is our sun and our strength: the Lord will give grace and glory: he will not keep back any good thing from those whose ways are upright.

Proverbs 17:20

Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.

Proverbs 26:26

Though his hate is covered with deceit, his sin will be seen openly before the meeting of the people.

Proverbs 28:1

The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

Proverbs 28:18

He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

Proverbs 3:23

Then you will go safely on your way, and your feet will have no cause for slipping.

Matthew 10:26

Have, then, no fear of them: because nothing is covered which will not come to light, or secret which will not be made clear.

1 Corinthians 4:5

For this reason let there be no judging before the time, till the Lord comes, who will make clear the secret things of the dark, and the designs of the heart; and then will every man have his praise from God.

1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way, there are good works which are clearly seen; and those which are not so, may not be kept secret.