Devine Scripture

Proverbs 10:28

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Context

v.27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

v.28This passage

v.29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

Cross references

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

  • Job 11:20

    But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, And they shall have no way to flee; And their hope shall be the giving up of the ghost.

  • Proverbs 14:32

    The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

  • Luke 16:23

    And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

  • Proverbs 11:7

    When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

  • Job 8:13

    So are the paths of all that forget God; And the hope of the godless man shall perish:

  • Romans 15:13

    Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.