Proverbs 28:12
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory,
but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.(A)
Proverbs 28:12
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 When the righteous triumph, there is much celebration,[a]
but when the wicked rise to power, people hide.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:12 Or confidence. Literally splendor.
Proverbs 28:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
Evangelical Heritage Version
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding,
but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 29:2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
Proverbs 29:2
Evangelical Heritage Version
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:6-7
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
6 In the transgression of the evil there is a snare,
but the righteous sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous know the rights of the poor;
the wicked have no such understanding.(A)
Proverbs 29:6-7
Evangelical Heritage Version
6 An evil man sets a trap with his sin,
but a righteous person sings and rejoices.
7 A righteous person acknowledges the rights of the poor,
but a wicked person does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall.(A)
Proverbs 29:16
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.
Proverbs 29:27
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
27 The unjust are an abomination to the righteous,
but the upright are an abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27
Evangelical Heritage Version
27 An unjust person is disgusting to righteous people,
but one whose way is upright is disgusting to the wicked.
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