Proverbs 14:32

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

Proverbs 14:32 in Other Translations

KJV
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
ESV
32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.
NLT
32 The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.
MSG
32 The evil of bad people leaves them out in the cold; the integrity of good people creates a safe place for living.
CSB
32 The wicked are thrown down by their own sin, but the righteous have a refuge when they die.

Proverbs 14:32 In-Context

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 34:21; S Proverbs 6:15
  • 2. S Job 13:15; 2 Timothy 4:18
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