Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked perishes.

King James Version

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Holman Bible

The hope of the righteous is joy,
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.

NET Bible

The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
תּוחלת 
Towcheleth 
Usage: 6

of the righteous
צדּיק 
Tsaddiyq 
Usage: 206

שׂמחה 
Simchah 
Usage: 93

but the expectation
תּקוה 
Tiqvah 
Usage: 34

of the wicked
רשׁע 
Rasha` 
Usage: 263

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

27 Respect for Jehovah prolongs life. The years of the wicked will be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked perishes.
29 The way of Jehovah is a rock (stronghold) to the upright. The workers of iniquity will be destroyed.

Cross References

Job 8:13

Such is the destiny of all who forget God. The hope of the godless will perish.

Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked man dies his expectation perishes, indeed the hope of unjust men perishes.

Job 11:20

But the eyes of the wicked will fail and they will not escape. Their hope will become a dying gasp.

Psalm 16:9

That is why my heart is glad and I rejoice. My body rests securely.

Psalm 73:24-26

You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward you give me honor (glory).

Psalm 112:10

The wicked sees this and becomes angry. He angrily grits his teeth and disappears. The hope of the wicked will perish (be destroyed).

Proverbs 14:32

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous has hope in his death.

Luke 16:23-26

He was in great torment in the grave (hades). He looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side.

Romans 5:2

We have access to grace (God's favor) by faith through him. This is where we stand. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope! Be patient in tribulation. Continue in prayer.

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,

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