Parallel Verses
World English Bible
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
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.
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.
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 The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Cross References
Job 8:13
So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man shall perish,
Proverbs 11:7
When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
Job 11:20
But the eyes of the wicked shall fail. They shall have no way to flee. Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit."
Psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
Psalm 73:24-26
You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalm 112:10
The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 14:32
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Luke 16:23-26
In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
Romans 5:2
through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,