Proverbs 28:12
“When righteous men do reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.”
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Proverbs 28:12 Context
10Who so causeth the righteous to goe astray in an euill way, he shall fall himselfe into his owne pit: but the vpright shall haue good things in possession. 11The rich man is wise in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderstanding searcheth him out. 12When righteous men do reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13He that couereth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but who so confesseth and forsaketh them, shall haue mercie. 14Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into mischiefe.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:12
When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- King James Version
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
- Basic English Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
- Darby Bible
When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- Webster's Bible
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- World English Bible
In the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.
- Youngs Literal Bible
When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:12
28:12 Rejoice - Are promoted. Glory - In that common - wealth. Rise - Are advanced to authority. Hidden - Wise and good men, who only are worthy of the name of men, withdraw themselves into obscure places.