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 · 2000When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When 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 · 1862In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> singing.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752When it goeth well with the just, the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish, there shall be praise.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Context
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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