Proverbs 14:32
The sinner is overturned in his evil-doing, but the upright man has hope in his righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
In Context
33Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
Cross References
Job 13:15Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;
Job 19:25But I am certain that he who will take up my cause is living, and that in time to come he will take his place on the dust;
Psalms 16:11You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever.
Psalms 23:4Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.
Psalms 58:9\58:8\Let them be like an after-birth which is turned to water and comes to an end; like the fruit of a woman who gives birth before her time, let them not see the sun.
Proverbs 6:15For this cause his downfall will be sudden; quickly he will be broken, and there will be no help for him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:32
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. God is here pleased to interest himself more than one would imagine in the treatment given to the poor. 1. He reckons himself affronted in the injuries that are done them. Whosoever he be that wrongs a poor man, taking advantage against him because he is poor and cannot help himself, let him know that he puts an affront upon his Maker. God made him, and gave him his being, the same that is the author of our… Read the whole commentary →