Proverbs 11:10

10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 11:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
ESV
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
NLT
10 The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the wicked die.
MSG
10 When it goes well for good people, the whole town cheers; when it goes badly for bad people, the town celebrates.
CSB
10 When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices, and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.

Proverbs 11:10 In-Context

8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble, and it falls on the wicked instead.
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 2 Kings 11:20; Proverbs 28:12
  • 2. S Esther 8:17
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