Proverbs 14:32

Proverbs 14:32 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
• New International Version (NIV)When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The wicked is banished in his wickedness, But the righteous has a refuge in his death.

Context of Proverbs 14:32

30A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones. 31The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him. The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death. 33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools. 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 14:32 word by word

בְּֽ֭רָעָתוֹ יִדָּחֶ֣ה רָשָׁ֑ע וְחֹסֶ֖ה בְמוֹת֣וֹ צַדִּֽיק׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• is driven awayדָּחָהdâchâh dâchach · to thrustH1760
• in his wickednessרָעָהra‛ râ‛âh · distress: evilH7451
• but the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• hath hopeחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620
• in his deathמָ֫וֶתmâveth · deathH4194

Cross-references for Proverbs 14:32

• Job 18:18He is driven from light into darkness and is banished from the world.
• Job 27:20Terrors overwhelm him like a flood; at night a whirlwind carries him off.
• Psalms 58:9Before the kindling is even placed under your pots, he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat.
• Daniel 5:26This is the interpretation of the words: As for mene – God has numbered your kingdom’s days and brought it to an end.
• John 8:21Then Jesus said to them again, “I am going away, and you will look for me but will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come.”
• Romans 9:22But what if God, willing to demonstrate his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience the objects of wrath prepared for destruction?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:3Now when they are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction comes on them, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will surely not escape.
• Genesis 49:18I wait for your deliverance, O Lord.
• Job 13:15Even if he slays me, I will hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face!
• Job 19:25As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that as the last he will stand upon the earth.
• Psalms 23:4Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.
• Psalms 37:37Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.
• Luke 2:29“Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace.
• 1 Corinthians 15:55“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
• 2 Corinthians 1:9Indeed we felt as if the sentence of death had been passed against us, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.
• 2 Corinthians 5:8Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Commentaries on Proverbs 14:32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness - He does not leave life cheerfully. Poor soul! Thou hast no hope in the other world, and thou leavest the present with the utmost regret! Thou wilt not go off; but God will drive thee. But the righteous hath hope in his death - He rejoiceth to depart and be with Christ: to him death is gain; he is not reluctant to go - he flies at the call of God.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32Consult marginal reference. The hope which abides even “in death” must look beyond it.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32Verse 32 The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given them.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32Proverbs rarely mentions life after death. Some scholars believe this verse means God gives courage to face death with dignity and calmness.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3232. driven--thrust out violently (compare Psa 35:5, 6). hath hope--trusteth (Pr 10:2; 11:4; Psa 2:12), implying assurance of help.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 14:32

• Death
• Hope
• Immortality
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 14

• 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
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings