Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Holman Bible
but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
International Standard Version
What the righteous hope for brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked dies.
A Conservative Version
The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
American Standard Version
The hope of the righteous'shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Amplified
The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.
Bible in Basic English
The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.
Darby Translation
The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Julia Smith Translation
The hope of the just is gladness: and the expectation of the unjust shall perish.
King James 2000
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
Modern King James verseion
The hope of the righteous is gladness; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
New Heart English Bible
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
The Emphasized Bible
The hope of the righteous, shall be gladness, but, the expectation of the lawless, shall vanish.
Webster
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
World English Bible
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
Youngs Literal Translation
The hope of the righteous is joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.
Themes
Hope » Messianic » Of the wicked
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall perish
Hope » Described as » Gladdening
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
27 Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled. 29 The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.
Cross References
Job 8:13
Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,
Proverbs 11:7
When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.
Job 11:20
But the eyes of the wicked fail, and escape eludes them; their one hope is to breathe their last."
Psalm 16:9
So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.
Psalm 73:24-26
You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.
Psalm 112:10
When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 14:32
The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death.
Luke 16:23-26
And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side.
Romans 5:2
through 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 12:12
Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
Romans 15:13
Now 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 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,