Proverbs 10:28

Proverbs 10:28 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28The prospect of the righteous is joy,

but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

28The hope of the righteous is gladness,

But the expectation of the wicked perishes.

28The hope of the righteous is gladness,

But the expectation of the wicked perishes.

28The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,

But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.

28The hope of the righteous is joy,

but the expectations of the wicked will perish.

28Those who do right can expect joy.

But the hopes of sinners are bound to fail.