28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.


In Context

25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

Proverbs 28:28 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:28When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:28When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:28In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply!

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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