Proverbs 28:28
“When the wicked rise, men hide themselues: but when they perish, the righteous increase.”
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Proverbs 28:28 Context
26Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but who so walketh wisely, he shall be deliuered. 27He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many a curse. 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselues: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
- King James Version
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
- Basic English Bible
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
- Darby Bible
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
- Webster's Bible
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
- World English Bible
In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply!
- Youngs Literal Bible
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:28
28:28 Men - Righteous men are afraid to appear publickly.