Proverbs 28:18 web — Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

World English Bible

"Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly."

— Proverbs 28:18, World English Bible

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Proverbs 28 — Context

15

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17

A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

18

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

19

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

21

To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 28:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:18 say?
Proverbs 28:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.”
Where is Proverbs 28:18 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 18.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 28:18.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:18 in?
Proverbs 28:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 28:18?
Proverbs 28:18 reads (WEB): “Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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