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 peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. 31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him. The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die. 33Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools. 34Godliness makes a nation great, 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 18:18They will be thrust from light into darkness, driven from the world.
• Job 27:20Terror overwhelms them like a flood, and they are blown away in the storms of the night.
• Psalms 58:9God will sweep them away, both young and old, faster than a pot heats over burning thorns.
• Daniel 5:26This is what these words mean: Mene means ‘numbered’—God has numbered the days of your reign and has brought it to an end.
• John 8:21Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”
• Romans 9:22In the same way, even though God has the right to show his anger and his power, he is very patient with those on whom his anger falls, who are destined for destruction.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:3When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape.
• Genesis 49:18I trust in you for salvation, O Lord!
• Job 13:15God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.
• Job 19:25“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last.
• Psalms 23:4Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
• Psalms 37:37Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.
• Luke 2:29“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.
• 1 Corinthians 15:55O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
• 2 Corinthians 1:9In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.
• 2 Corinthians 5:8Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be 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