Proverbs 10:28
The prospect of the righteous is joy,but the hope of the wicked will perish.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
In Context
27The fear of the Lord prolongs days,but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Cross References
Job 11:20But the eyes of the wicked shall fail.They shall have no way to flee.Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit."
Psalms 68:4Sing to God! Sing praises to his name!Extol him who rides on the clouds:to Yah, his name!Rejoice before him!
Psalms 112:10The wicked will see it, and be grieved.SHINHe shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away.TAVThe desire of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 14:32The wicked is brought down in his calamity,but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Luke 16:23In hell, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:28-29
27 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. Observe, 1. Religion lengthens men's lives and crowns their hopes. What man is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and that will secure him from many things that would prejudice his life, and secure to him life enough in this world and eternal life in the other; the fear of the Lord will add days more than was expected, will add… Read the whole commentary →