Proverbs 10:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:9

We are here told, and we may depend upon it, 1. That men's integrity will be their security: He that walks uprightly towards God and man, that is faithful to both, that designs as he ought and means as he says, walks surely; he is safe under a divine protection and easy in a holy security. He goes on his way with a humble boldness, being well armed against the temptations of Satan, the troubles of the world, and the reproaches of men. He knows what ground he stands on, what guide he follows,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:9

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely ,.... Or, "that walketh in perfection" F3 הולך בתום "qui ambulat perfecte", Pagninus, Mercerus, Gejerus. as the Targum. Not that walks without sin, no man does that; but that walks in the sincerity, integrity, and uprightness of his heart, both before God and men; who worships God in spirit and in truth, and speaks the truth in his heart to his neighbour; who is an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile; who walks uprightly according to the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:9

He that walketh uprightly - The upright man is always safe; he has not two characters to support; he goes straight forward, and is never afraid of detection, because he has never been influenced by hypocrisy or deceit. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

The service of speech, etc "Man is a talking animal," we say. But if we are distinguished from the brute creation by the mere fact of speech, how truly are we divided from one another by the use we make of that human faculty! To what height of worthiness one man may rise, and what inestimable service he may render, but to what depth of wrong another man may fall, and what mischief he may work, by the use of his tongue! I. THE SERVICE OF SPEECH . "By our words" we may do great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:8-10

Folly and wisdom in manifold contrast I. THE WISE MAN IS MORE READY TO RECEIVE THAN TO GIVE COUNSEL ; THE FOOL , THE OPPOSITE . II. THE WISE MAN KNOWS THE VALUE OF RESERVE ; THE FOOL WILL " STILL BE TALKING ." III. THE WISE MAN IS THRIFTY , ECONOMICAL OF WORDS , A CAPITALIST OF THOUGHT ; THE FOOL , A SPENDTHRIFT OF WORDS , A BANKRUPT OF THOUGHT . IV. THE WISE MAN RISES IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:9

He that walketh uprightly ( Proverbs 2:7 ); Vulgate and Septuagint, "in simplicity," having nothing to conceal or to fear. So Christ enjoins his followers to be guileless as children, and harmless as doves. Surely ; equivalent to "securely;" ἀμερίμνως , Aquila, having no fear of inopportune exposure, because he has no secret sin. He that perverteth his ways; deals in crooked practices. Shall be known ( Proverbs 12:16 ). He shall be exposed and punished, and put to open shame.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:9

(See homily on Proverbs 11:3 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:9

Proverbs 10:9. He that walketh uprightly Who is sincere, and just, and faithful in his dealings with God, and toward men; walketh surely Hebrew, ילךְ בשׂח , shall walk securely, or confidently, as the word properly signifies; quietly resting upon God’s favour and gracious providence for his protection, being supported by the testimony of a good conscience, and therefore not caring who observes or knows his actions, which he endeavours to approve both to God and men. But he that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

10:1-22:16PROVERBS OF SOLOMONThe proverbs in this section are usually written in a simple two-line form, each proverb usually being equal to one verse in our Bible. Although the editor of the book has in parts brought together proverbs dealing with a similar subject or principle, each proverb must be considered by itself.Clearly there is not enough space in a commentary of this size to explain each separate proverb. Readers will gain most benefit from Proverbs by reading it over a period (for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:9

uprightly = in integrity. read more

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