New English Translation
Proverbs 10:28
28The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.
Proverbs 10:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
- New International Version (NIV)The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish.
Context of Proverbs 10:28
26Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. 27Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled. 29The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers. 30The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
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תּוֹחֶ֣לֶת צַדִּיקִ֣ים שִׂמְחָ֑ה וְתִקְוַ֖ת רְשָׁעִ֣ים תֹּאבֵֽד׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 10:28
- Psalms 16:9So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.
- Psalms 73:24You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.
- Romans 5:2through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God’s glory.
- Romans 12:12Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
- Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
- Proverbs 11:7When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.
- Proverbs 14:32The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.
- Job 8:13Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,
- Job 11:20But the eyes of the wicked fail, and escape eludes them; their one hope is to breathe their last.”
- Psalms 112:10When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.
- Luke 16:23And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side.
Commentaries on Proverbs 10:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28The expectation of the wicked shall perish - A wicked man is always imposing on himself by the hope of God's mercy and final happiness; and he continues hoping, till he dies without receiving that mercy which alone would entitle him to that glory.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Transpose “hope” and “expectation.” The expectant waiting of the righteous is joyful at the time, and ends in joy: the eager hope of the wicked comes to nought.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 27-28Verses 27-28 What man is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and that will secure to him life enough in this world, and eternal life in the other.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2828. gladness--in confidence of realizing it. expectation ... perish--in disappointment.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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