Translations
Modern
He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Traditional
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Literal
The one walking in his uprightness is fearful of YHWH, and the one devious in his ways despises Him.
Latin
Ambulans recto itinere, et timens Deum, despicitur ab eo qui infami graditur via.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Notes
The path symbolizes life and behavior (see Proverbs 2:13, 20; 3:6; 4:11; 6:23).
fears the LORD: See Proverbs 1:7.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Fear of God: Reverence Godlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Uprightness: should be in Walk Uprightness: They Who Walk in Fear God