Proverbs 11:10

What does Proverbs 11:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> singing.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

When it goeth well with the just, the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish, there shall be praise.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Context

v.9With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

v.10This passage

v.11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Cross references

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

  • Esther 8:15

    And Mordecai went forth from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan shouted and was glad.

  • Proverbs 28:28

    When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

  • Judges 5:31

    So let all thine enemies perish, O Jehovah: But let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

  • Psalms 58:10

    The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;

  • Proverbs 28:12

    When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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