Proverbs 28:12
International Standard Version
12 When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory,
but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:28
International Standard Version
28 When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves,
but when the wicked[a] perish, the righteous increase.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:28 Lit. when they
Proverbs 29:2
International Standard Version
2 As the righteous grow powerful,[a] people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 The Heb. lacks powerful
Proverbs 29:6-7
International Standard Version
The Wicked and Righteous Contrasted
6 An evil man is trapped by transgression,
but the righteous person sings and rejoices.
7 The righteous person is concerned about the poor;
but the wicked don’t understand what they need to know.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit. understand knowledge
Proverbs 29:16
International Standard Version
16 As the wicked grow powerful,[a] transgression increases,
but the righteous will observe their downfall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 The Heb. lacks powerful
Proverbs 29:27
International Standard Version
27 The unjust man is detestable to the righteous,
and whoever lives blamelessly is detestable to the wicked.
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