Proverbs 11:8
The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
In Context
Cross References
Esther 7:10So Haman was put to death by hanging him on the pillar he had made for Mordecai. Then the king's wrath became less.
Proverbs 21:18The evil-doer will be given as a price for the life of the good man, and the worker of deceit in the place of the upright.
Daniel 6:23\6:22\My God has sent his angel to keep the lions' mouths shut, and they have done me no damage: because I was seen to be without sin before him; and further, before you, O King, I have done no wrong.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:8
7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. Note, 1. Even wicked men, while they live, may keep up a confident expectation of a happiness when they die, or at least a happiness in this world. The hypocrite has his hope, in which he wraps himself as the spider in her web. The worldling expects great matters from his wealth; he calls it goods laid up for many years, and hopes to take his ease in it and to be merry; but in death their expectation will be frustrated:… Read the whole commentary →