Proverbs 10:25

What does Proverbs 10:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When the storm-wind is past, the sinner is seen no longer, but the upright man is safe for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

As the passing by of a hurricane, So the wicked is not, And the righteous is a foundation age-during.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no [more]; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

Context

v.24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

v.25This passage

v.26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 6:19

    laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.

  • Psalms 58:9

    Before your pots can feel the thorns, He will take them away with a whirlwind, the green and the burning alike.

  • Psalms 37:9

    For evil-doers shall be cut off; But those that wait for Jehovah, they shall inherit the land.

  • Psalms 15:5

    He that putteth not out his money to interest, Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

  • Proverbs 12:3

    A man shall not be established by wickedness; But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

  • Proverbs 12:7

    The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

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