Proverbs 28:10
Proverbs 28:10 in Multiple Translations
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
Those who lead good people astray into evil ways will fall into their own traps, but the innocent will receive a good reward.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
Those who cause honest/good people to do what is evil will fall into their own pits/traps, but good things will happen to those who ◄are innocent/have not done what is wrong►.
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Proverbs 28:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַשְׁגֶּ֤ה
יְשָׁרִ֨ים
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
רָ֗ע
בִּ/שְׁחוּת֥/וֹ
הֽוּא
יִפּ֑וֹל
וּ֝/תְמִימִ֗ים
יִנְחֲלוּ
טֽוֹב
מַשְׁגֶּ֤ה
shâgâh
H7686
to wander
V-Hiphil
יְשָׁרִ֨ים
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
רָ֗ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
בִּ/שְׁחוּת֥/וֹ
shᵉchûwth
H7816
pit
Prep | N-fs | Suff
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יִפּ֑וֹל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וּ֝/תְמִימִ֗ים
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Conj | Adj
יִנְחֲלוּ
nâchal
H5157
to inherit
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 28:10
מַשְׁגֶּ֤ה
shâgâh
H7686
"to wander"
V-Hiphil
This word means to wander or stray, often used to describe someone who has made a moral mistake or is drunk, like in Proverbs 5:23. It can also mean to lead someone astray.
Definition: 1) to go astray, stray, err 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to err, stray 1a2) to swerve, meander, reel, roll, be intoxicated, err (in drunkenness) 1a3) to go astray (morally) 1a4) to commit sin of ignorance or inadvertence, err (ignorantly) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lead astray 1b2) to lead astray, mislead (mentally) 1b3) to lead astray (morally)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) go astray, deceive, err, be ravished, sin through ignorance, (let, make to) wander. See also: Leviticus 4:13; Psalms 119:118; Psalms 119:10.
יְשָׁרִ֨ים
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
רָ֗ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
בִּ/שְׁחוּת֥/וֹ
shᵉchûwth
H7816
"pit"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In Hebrew, this word simply means pit, a hole in the ground, like the one Joseph was thrown into by his brothers in Genesis. It is a physical hole, often used as a prison or trap.
Definition: pit
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: pit. See also: Proverbs 28:10.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יִפּ֑וֹל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
וּ֝/תְמִימִ֗ים
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
יִנְחֲלוּ
nâchal
H5157
"to inherit"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to inherit or to take possession of something, as seen in the story of the Israelites inheriting the Promised Land in Joshua 1:6. It can also mean to distribute or divide something among people, like the division of the land in Joshua 13-19. The word is used in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to get as a possession, acquire, inherit, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession, inherit 1a2) to have or get as a possession or property (fig.) 1a3) to divide the land for a possession 1a4) to acquire (testimonies) (fig.) 1b) (Piel) to divide for a possession 1c) (Hithpael) to possess oneself of 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to give as a possession 1d2) to cause to inherit, give as an inheritance 1e) (Hophal) to be allotted, be made to possess
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion). See also: Exodus 23:30; Joshua 17:6; Psalms 69:37.
טֽוֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
Study Notes — Proverbs 28:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 28:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 28:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 28:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 28:10
- Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 28:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
- Sermons on Proverbs 28:10
Context — The Boldness of the Righteous
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 26:27 | He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:25–26 | I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. |
| 3 | Galatians 2:4 | This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:33 | But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. |
| 5 | Proverbs 15:6 | The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble. |
| 6 | Psalms 7:15–16 | He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. |
| 7 | Revelation 2:14 | But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. |
| 8 | 2 Peter 2:18–20 | With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 | For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 11:3–4 | I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it way too easily. |
Proverbs 28:10 Summary
This verse is warning us about the dangers of leading others into sin or wrongdoing. If we try to influence someone who is following God's ways to do something bad, we will ultimately face the consequences of our actions. On the other hand, those who are innocent and righteous will receive God's blessing and favor, as promised in Psalm 37:37. By following God's ways and being mindful of our influence on others, we can trust in His promise of goodness and avoid the pitfalls of sin, as encouraged in Proverbs 10:9 and 1 Corinthians 10:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to lead the upright along the path of evil?
This phrase refers to influencing or guiding those who are righteous and follow God's ways into sin or wrongdoing, as seen in Proverbs 28:10, and is strongly condemned by God, as noted in Proverbs 1:10 and 1 Corinthians 15:33.
Who are the blameless in this verse?
The blameless are those who are innocent, righteous, and have a clean heart before God, as described in Psalm 37:37 and Matthew 5:8, and they will inherit what is good, which is a promise of God's blessing and favor.
What is the pit that the one who leads the upright into evil will fall into?
The pit is a metaphor for destruction, judgment, or punishment, as seen in Psalm 9:15 and Proverbs 26:27, and it serves as a warning to those who would lead others astray, that they will ultimately face the consequences of their actions.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by being mindful of the influence we have on others, and making sure that we are guiding them towards righteousness and God's ways, rather than leading them into sin, as encouraged in Proverbs 27:17 and Ephesians 4:29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be leading others astray, and how can I change my behavior to point them towards God's ways?
- How can I be more mindful of the influences in my own life, and make sure that I am surrounding myself with people who will guide me towards righteousness?
- What are some practical ways that I can inherit what is good, as promised in this verse, and how can I trust in God's promise of blessing and favor?
- How can I balance the desire to help others with the need to avoid leading them into evil, and what are some biblical principles that can guide me in this?
- What are some examples of people in the Bible who were led astray, and what can I learn from their experiences, such as the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way,.... That is, who attempts to deceive them, and draw them into errors or immoralities, and so into a snare, into mischief and ruin; first into
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way; that by evil counsel, or example, or artifice draws them into such practices as expose them to great danger and mischief. The upright shall have good things in possession; shall by God’ s good providence towards him, both keep the good of which the wicked seeks to deprive him, and escape that mischief which he plotteth against him.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
Proverbs 28:10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.Ver. 10. Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray, &c.] This follows fitly upon the former. Seducers and sectaries dissuade men from hearing the law in public assemblies, and carry them into by corners under a pretence of prayer; like moles, they do all their mischief by working underground, as Epiphanius observeth, they shall therefore perish in their own pit. "If the blind lead the blind," &c. But the upright shall have good things in possession.] They shall not be so "led away with the error of the wicked as to fall from their own steadfastness," or to forfeit their hereditary right to the kingdom, because "both the deceived and the deceiver are with the Lord," and it is impossible for the elect to be fundamentally and finally seduced, since they are "kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation." Heaven is kept for them and they for heaven; how then should they miss it?
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
(10) He shall fall himself into his own pit.—See above on Proverbs 26:27.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
Verse 10. Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray] He who strives to pervert one really converted to God, in order that he may pour contempt on religion, shall fall into that hell to which he has endeavoured to lead the other.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 28:10
10. the upright &c.] Better, with R.V., the perfect shall inherit good.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 28:10
When the wicked succeed in tempting the righteous, Vice seems to win a triumph. But the triumph is suicidal.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 28:10
10. The righteous to go astray — Misleads them so as to make them do wrong. The upright shall have good — The perfect, blameless, or morally whole, shall inherit good, shall hold it as coming by divine promise.Comp.
Sermons on Proverbs 28:10
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An Epistle on Good Order. by John Banks | In this sermon on deception, the preacher delves into the Greek word 'planao' meaning 'to wander astray', emphasizing how various influences like false teachers, signs, and even on |
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No Need to Stint by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the upright will possess good things as promised in Proverbs 28:10, highlighting that our blessings are not just future hopes but present realities. H |
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Let the Righteous Smite Me by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the theme of freedom in Christ. He encourages the congregation to rejoice in their freedom from the devil's influence and to boldly proclaim |
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Philippians 4:4-7 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of trials and suffering, emphasizing the peace that comes from prayer, supplication, a |
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God Controls Our Circumstances by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the story of Esther, highlighting how God orchestrated events to rescue the Jews from destruction through a series of seemingly small incidents. Despite the |
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(The Full Gospel) 14. Warnings to the Church for the Last Days by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the warnings found in Daniel 11:31-35 regarding the spirit of the antichrist infiltrating the church, defiling it with impurity, opposition to holiness, and |
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John 7:37-44 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the invitation of Jesus to those who thirst for spiritual fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of coming to Him with eagerness and desire to recei |