Proverbs 28:12
New International Version
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.

New Living Translation
When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

English Standard Version
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.

Berean Standard Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

King James Bible
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

New King James Version
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

New American Standard Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.

NASB 1995
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

NASB 1977
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Legacy Standard Bible
When the righteous exult, there is great honor, But when the wicked rise, man has to be sought out.

Amplified Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration; But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.

Christian Standard Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.

American Standard Version
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Contemporary English Version
When an honest person wins, it's time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it's best to hide.

English Revised Version
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.

Good News Translation
When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.

International Standard Version
When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

Majority Standard Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

NET Bible
When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

New Heart English Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Webster's Bible Translation
When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

World English Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant, "" And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.

Young's Literal Translation
In the exulting of the righteous the glory is abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the rejoicing of the just, much glory: in the rising up of the unjust, man will hide himself.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.

New American Bible
When the just triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked prevail, people hide.

New Revised Standard Version
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When righteous men are strong, there is a great glory; but when the wicked rise to power, the glory diminishes.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
By the strength of the righteous ones, glory increases, and in the rise of the evil ones it is diminished.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When the righteous exult, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Boldness of the Righteous
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. 13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.…

Cross References
Proverbs 11:10
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Psalm 58:10-11
The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. / Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

Psalm 68:3
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.

Psalm 97:11-12
Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. / Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Psalm 107:42
The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.

Isaiah 24:7-11
The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. / The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. / They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. ...

Isaiah 66:5
You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”

Jeremiah 20:11
But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.

Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Luke 6:23
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

John 16:20
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

Acts 13:48-49
When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. / And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.


Treasury of Scripture

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

righteous

Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 11:10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

but

1 Samuel 24:11
Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.

1 Kings 17:3
Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan.

1 Kings 18:13
Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?

hidden or sought for

Jeremiah 5:1
Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.

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Proverbs 28
1. general observations of impiety and integrity














When the righteous triumph
The Hebrew word for "righteous" is "tsaddiq," which refers to those who are just, ethical, and in right standing with God. In the context of ancient Israel, righteousness was not merely a personal moral quality but a communal one, reflecting God's covenantal relationship with His people. The triumph of the righteous signifies a time when God's justice and order are visibly upheld in society. Historically, this would have been seen as a time of peace and prosperity, aligning with the blessings promised in the Mosaic Covenant for obedience.

there is great glory
The term "glory" in Hebrew is "kabod," which can mean honor, abundance, or splendor. This phrase suggests that when those who live according to God's laws succeed, it brings about a state of communal well-being and divine favor. The glory here is not just for the individuals but for the community as a whole, reflecting God's presence and blessing. In a historical context, this could be seen in times when Israel was faithful to God and experienced national prosperity and peace.

but when the wicked rise
The word "wicked" is translated from the Hebrew "rasha," indicating those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. The rise of the wicked implies a period when those who oppose God's ways gain power or influence. This is often associated with societal decay, injustice, and suffering. In the biblical narrative, the rise of the wicked is frequently a result of Israel's disobedience and turning away from God, leading to divine judgment.

men hide themselves
The act of hiding suggests fear, oppression, and the absence of safety. In ancient times, when wicked rulers or individuals gained power, it often led to persecution and the suppression of righteousness. This phrase captures the idea that under wicked leadership, people are forced to conceal their faith and righteous actions to avoid persecution. It reflects a time of moral and spiritual darkness, where the righteous are marginalized and must seek refuge.

(12) When righteous men do rejoice--i.e., prosper, or triumph.

There is great glory.--Men rejoice, and array themselves in their gayest attire.

A man is hidden.--Literally, is sought for. They hide themselves for fear (comp. Proverbs 28:28), and must be sought for, in order to be found.

Verse 12. - When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory (comp. Proverbs 29:2; Proverbs 11:10). "Rejoice," rather triumph, as conquerors, right prevailing and wickedness being overcome. Then there is great show of joy, and, as the expression implies, men put on their festal garments to do honorer to the occasion: See the description of Solomon's time (1 Kings 4:20, 25). If we take this verse in connection with ver. 2, we may see in it the triumph of order after a period of confusion and anarchy. Septuagint, "Through the help of righteous men great glory arises." But when the wicked rise, a man is hidden (comp. ver. 28, where, however, the verb is different). The Authorized Version m, one that when the wicked rise to power, people have to hide themselves in order to escape danger to life and property. The verb is more literally rendered, "are searched for," i.e. they have betaken themselves to hiding places, and have to be looked for; they fear oppression and injury, and venture no longer into the streets and open places. Vulgate,Regnantibus impiis ruinae hominum, "When evil men are m power, there is general ruin;" Septuagint, "In the places of the ungodly men are caught." Other interpretations of the proverb have been suggested, though none is so satisfactory as that given above. Thus some take the searching out to mean testing, in the sense that evil times try men's characters, and bring out their true nature (1 Corinthians 11:19). Others explain that, under the reign of the impious, men do not come forward to take part in public affairs, but retire sullenly into private life.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When the righteous
צַ֭דִּיקִים (ṣad·dî·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

triumph,
בַּעֲלֹ֣ץ (ba·‘ă·lōṣ)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5970: To jump for, joy, exult

there is great
רַבָּ֣ה (rab·bāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

glory,
תִפְאָ֑רֶת (ṯip̄·’ā·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8597: Beauty, glory

but when the wicked
רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

rise,
וּבְק֥וּם (ū·ḇə·qūm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

men
אָדָֽם׃ (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

hide themselves.
יְחֻפַּ֥שׂ (yə·ḥup·paś)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2664: To seek, to conceal oneself, mask


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