Devine Scripture

Proverbs 10:29

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 29 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.28The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

v.29This passage

v.30The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 1:6

    For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish.

  • Romans 2:8

    but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,

  • Isaiah 40:31

    but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

  • Psalms 36:12

    There are the workers of iniquity fallen: They are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise.

  • Job 31:3

    Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, And disaster to the workers of iniquity?

  • Psalms 37:20

    But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away.