Proverbs 10:28
“The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
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Proverbs 10:28 Context
26As vineger to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 27The feare of the Lord prolongeth dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe shortened. 28The hope of the righteous shall bee gladnesse: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 29The way of the Lord is strength to the vpright: but destruction shall bee to the workers of iniquitie. 30The righteous shall neuer bee remooued: but the wicked shall not inhabite the earth.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
- King James Version
The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The hope of the righteous `shall be' gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.
- Basic English Bible
The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
- Darby Bible
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
- Webster's Bible
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
- World English Bible
The hope of the righteous [is] joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The hope of the righteous is gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:28
10:28 Gladness - Shall be accomplished, and turned into enjoyment.