Proverbs 10:28
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The hope of the righteous'shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.
Webster's Revision
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
World English Bible
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Clarke's Proverbs 10:28 Bible Commentary
The expectation of the wicked shall perish - A wicked man is always imposing on himself by the hope of God's mercy and final happiness; and he continues hoping, till he dies without receiving that mercy which alone would entitle him to that glory.
Barnes's Proverbs 10:28 Bible Commentary
Transpose "hope" and "expectation." The expectant waiting of the righteous is joyful at the time, and ends in joy: the eager hope of the wicked comes to nought.
Wesley's Proverbs 10:28 Bible Commentary
10:28 Gladness - Shall be accomplished, and turned into enjoyment.