Bridges on Proverbs 28:18
 
 
Charles Bridges on Proverbs 28:18
 
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18.  Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
 
This contrast has been lately drawn. (Verse 6.) Indeed the Proverb itself in substance has been given. The “security of the upright,” before marked, is here included in his salvation. The hypocrite's “known” ruin is here set out as complete — at once.
This upright walk will shew itself in extreme carefulness; in all doubtful points keeping on the safer side; not venturing upon a precipice, when we can walk upon even ground. This is indeed Christian perfection — “walking before God.” (Genesis 17:1.) There is no need for Jacob's vision to realize his presence. “Faith seeth that which is invisible.” This life may seem to miss much temporal advantage. But what — if the upright be not rich, honorable, esteemed? ‘If God shall not cease to be; if he will not let go the reins; if his word cannot deceive — he that walketh uprightly doth proceed upon sure grounds.’ He is saved. This one blessing includes all. It is the substance of time, and of eternity. All besides is shadow and vanity. To dwell in the presence of God; in the sunshine of his countenance; in the light and gladness of his joy, and at length in his unclouded glory — such is the salvation of the upright. (Psalm 125:4.) Christian! would you part with this portion for kingdoms? What earthly comforts can be a substitute for it? This supplies the place of all.
Any want of uprightness will bring the child of God under the rod. But he that is perverse in his way will fall at once. None of his many shifts shall prosper. (Ib. Verse 5.) His double ways, and his vain attempt to “serve two masters,” only bring him to shame. (Matthew 6:24.) What need have I in the highest walk of conscious integrity still to cry — “Redeem me, and be merciful unto me”! (Psalm 26:11.)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proverbs 28:6
6 ¶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
 
 
Footnote:
Chapter 10:9.
 

 
Proverbs 10:9
9 ¶ He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
 
 
Footnote:
Chapter 24:16; 29:1.
 

 
Proverbs 24:16
16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
 
Proverbs 29:1
1 ¶ He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. {He...: Heb. A man of reproofs}
 
 
Genesis 17:1
1 ¶ And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. {perfect: or, upright, or, sincere}
 
 
Footnote:
Genesis 28:17.
 

 
Genesis 28:17
17 And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
 
 
Footnote:
Hebrews 11:1, 27.
 

 
Hebrews 11:1, 27
1 ¶ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. {substance: or, ground, or, confidence} 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
 
 
Footnote:
Barrow's Sermons. Psalm 140:13.
 

 
Psalm 140:13
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
 
 
Footnote:
Psalm 11:7.
 

 
Psalm 11:7
7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
 
 
Footnote:
Ib. 97:11.
 

 
Psalm 97:11
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
 
 
Footnote:
Ib. 15:1, 2. Revelation 14:5.
 

 
Psalm 15:1, 2
1 ¶ {A Psalm of David.} LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? {abide: Heb. sojourn} 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
 
Revelation 14:5
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God..
 
Note, the above may be an invalid reference – perhaps Revelation 7:15 was intended(?)
 
Revelation 7:15
15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
 
 
Psalm 125:4
4 ¶ Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
 
 
Psalm 125:5
5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
 
 
Matthew 6:24
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
 
 
Psalm 26:11
11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.