Proverbs 10:9

Good News Translation

Honest people are safe and secure, but the dishonest will be caught.

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the Almighty God. Obey me and always do what is right.

Job 8:20

But God will never abandon the faithful or ever give help to evil people.

Psalm 23:4

Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me.

Psalm 25:21

May my goodness and honesty preserve me, because I trust in you.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right.

Proverbs 17:20

Anyone who thinks and speaks evil can expect to find nothing good—only disaster.

Proverbs 26:26

He may disguise his hatred, but everyone will see the evil things he does.

Proverbs 28:1

The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion.

Proverbs 28:18

Be honest and you will be safe. If you are dishonest, you will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 3:23

You can go safely on your way and never even stumble.

Matthew 10:26

“So do not be afraid of people. Whatever is now covered up will be uncovered, and every secret will be made known.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.

1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way good deeds are plainly seen, and even those that are not so plain cannot be hidden.