Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive. New Living Translation When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish. English Standard Version When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. Berean Standard Bible When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish. King James Bible When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. New King James Version When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. New American Standard Bible When the wicked rise, people hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. NASB 1995 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. NASB 1977 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. Legacy Standard Bible When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. Amplified Bible When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves; But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great. Christian Standard Bible When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish. American Standard Version When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. Contemporary English Version When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide, but when they lose power, good people are everywhere. English Revised Version When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. GOD'S WORD® Translation When wicked people rise, people hide. When they die, righteous people increase. Good News Translation People stay in hiding when the wicked come to power. But when they fall from power, the righteous will rule again. International Standard Version When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase. Majority Standard Bible When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish. NET Bible When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. New Heart English Bible When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. Webster's Bible Translation When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. World English Bible When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA man is hidden in the rising of the wicked, "" And the righteous multiply in their destruction! Young's Literal Translation In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply! Smith's Literal Translation In the rising up of the unjust, man shalt hide: and in their perishing, the lust shall increase. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the just shall be multiplied. Catholic Public Domain Version When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied. New American Bible When the wicked prevail, people hide; but at their fall the just abound. New Revised Standard Version When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding; but when they perish, the righteous increase. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the rise of the evil a son of man is hidden, and in their destruction the righteous will be multiplied. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. Brenton Septuagint Translation In the places of ungodly men the righteous mourn: but in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Boldness of the Righteous…27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. 28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish. 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. Proverbs 29:16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. Psalm 12:8 The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men. Psalm 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. 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 75:10 “All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.” Psalm 82:5 They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. Isaiah 32:5-8 No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected. / For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. / The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. ... Isaiah 60:12 For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. 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 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Matthew 13:41-43 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. / Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Luke 6:25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. Treasury of Scripture When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. the wicked Proverbs 28:12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. hide Job 24:4 They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together. they perish Esther 8:17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. Acts 12:23,24 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost… Jump to Previous Cover Destruction Evil-Doers Hidden Hide Hiding Increase Increased Lifted Multiply Overtakes Perish Power Righteous Rise Rising Themselves Thrive Upright WickedJump to Next Cover Destruction Evil-Doers Hidden Hide Hiding Increase Increased Lifted Multiply Overtakes Perish Power Righteous Rise Rising Themselves Thrive Upright WickedProverbs 28 1. general observations of impiety and integrityWhen the wicked come to power This phrase highlights the impact of unrighteous leadership on society. In biblical history, wicked rulers often led to oppression and fear among the people. For example, during the reign of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, the prophets and faithful Israelites had to hide to avoid persecution (1 Kings 18:4). The wickedness of leaders can lead to societal corruption and moral decay, as seen in the time of the Judges when "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25). people hide themselves but when they perish the righteous flourish Persons / Places / Events 1. The WickedIndividuals who act in opposition to God's laws and principles, often causing harm or injustice. 2. The Righteous Those who live according to God's commandments and seek to uphold justice and truth. 3. People The general populace who are affected by the rule of the wicked or the flourishing of the righteous. 4. Power The authority or control that the wicked may gain, leading to fear and oppression. 5. Flourishing The prosperity and peace that come when the righteous are in positions of influence. Teaching Points The Temporary Nature of WickednessWickedness may seem powerful, but its reign is temporary. Believers should take heart in the knowledge that God’s justice will prevail. The Role of the Righteous The righteous are called to stand firm in their faith and values, even when the wicked are in power. Their eventual flourishing is assured by God’s promises. The Impact of Leadership Leadership has a profound impact on society. Believers should pray for and support leaders who uphold godly principles. Courage in Adversity When the wicked are in power, it is natural to feel fear. However, Christians are encouraged to find refuge in God and remain steadfast. Hope in God’s Justice The ultimate triumph of the righteous over the wicked is a source of hope. Believers can trust in God’s timing and justice.Verse 28. - When the wicked rise, men hide themselves (see ver. 12); Septuagint, "In the places of the ungodly the righteous groan." But when they perish, the righteous increase (Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 29:2, 16). The overthrow of the ungodly adds to the prosperity of the righteous, removes an opposing element, and promotes their advancement in influence and numbers.
Hebrew When the wickedרְ֭שָׁעִים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person come to power, בְּק֣וּם (bə·qūm) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand people אָדָ֑ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being hide themselves; יִסָּתֵ֣ר (yis·sā·ṯêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal but when they perish, וּ֝בְאָבְדָ֗ם (ū·ḇə·’ā·ḇə·ḏām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish the righteous צַדִּיקִֽים׃ (ṣad·dî·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous flourish. יִרְבּ֥וּ (yir·bū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great Links Proverbs 28:28 NIVProverbs 28:28 NLT Proverbs 28:28 ESV Proverbs 28:28 NASB Proverbs 28:28 KJV Proverbs 28:28 BibleApps.com Proverbs 28:28 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 28:28 Chinese Bible Proverbs 28:28 French Bible Proverbs 28:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:28 When the wicked rise men hide themselves (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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