Verse of the Day
Yashaʿyahu 33:15–16 (Isaiah)
The one who Halak in Tsadaquth and speaks straight things, who rejects gain from oppression, who shakes his hands from holding a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of Dam, and shuts his eyes from looking upon Raʿ, he shall dwell on the heights. Strongholds of rock shall be his refuge. His bread shall be given, and his waters shall be secure.
Meaning
Halak הלך · H-L-K · Ha-lak
To walk, go, conduct oneself; to live out a way of life.
Tsadaquth צדקה · Ts-D-Q · Tsa-da-qah
Righteousness and right conduct; being in the right and doing right. Tsadaq is the righteous one.
Dam דם · D-M · Dam
Blood; often the lifeblood, and bloodshed.
Raʿ רע · R-ʿ-ʿ · Raʿ
Evil, bad, harmful; wrong in nature or in effect.
Question answered: How does this describe upright conduct? As a Darak: right conduct, straight speech, rejecting oppression and bribery, refusing Dam and Raʿ.