Revised Version 1895
Proverbs 10:29
29The way of the LORD is a strong hold to the upright; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10:29 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
- New International Version (NIV)The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
Context of Proverbs 10:29
27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. The way of the LORD is a strong hold to the upright; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. 30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land. 31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut off.
Read all of Proverbs 10Proverbs 10:29 word by word
מָע֣וֹז לַ֭תֹּם דֶּ֣רֶךְ יְהוָ֑ה וּ֝מְחִתָּ֗ה לְפֹ֣עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 10:29
- Psalms 84:7They go from strength to strength, every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.
- Isaiah 40:31but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
- Zechariah 10:12And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.
- Philippians 4:13I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
- Proverbs 21:15It is joy to the righteous to do judgment; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
- Job 31:3Is it not calamity to the unrighteous, and disaster to the workers of iniquity?
- Psalms 1:6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the wicked shall perish.
- Psalms 36:12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise.
- Psalms 37:20But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the excellency of the pastures: they shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away.
- Psalms 92:7When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:
- Matthew 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out devils, and by thy name do many mighty works?
- Luke 13:26then shall ye begin to say, We did eat and drink in thy presence, and thou didst teach in our streets;
- Romans 2:8but unto them that are factious, and obey not the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be wrath and indignation,
Commentaries on Proverbs 10:29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29The way of the Lord is strength - In the path of obedience the upright man ever finds his strength renewed; the more he labors the stronger he grows. The same sentiment as that in Isaiah 40:31.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29Omit “shall be.” The meaning is: “The Way of Yahweh,” i. e., the Divine Order of the world, has its two sides. It is “strength to the upright, destruction to the workers of iniquity.”Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29Verse 29 The believer grows stronger in faith, and obeys with increased delight.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. The way, &c.--that is, God's providence sustains the righteous and overthrows the wicked (Ho 14:9).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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