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He who walks blamelessly walks surely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

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The Security of Integrity

Commentators explain that to "walk surely" means to live with a deep sense of security and confidence. A person of integrity has nothing to hide and therefore no fear of being exposed. This security is a direct result of walking uprightly before God and others, guided by faith and a clear conscience.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Proverbs 10:9

18th Century

Theologian

Shall be known - literally, “shall be made to know” (Judges 8:16, margin) in the sense of exposed.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Proverbs 10:9

19th Century

Bishop

Walketh surely.— He has no cause to fear that anything to his discredit should come out, but can trust quietly in the Lor…

John Gill

John Gill

On Proverbs 10:9

17th Century

Pastor

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely
Or, "that walketh in perfection" F3 as the Targum. Not that walk…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Proverbs 10:6–9

17th Century

Minister

Fools are not fit to be trusted, nor to have any honor. Wise sayings, as a foolish man delivers and applies them, lose their usefulness.