Proverbs 10:28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 The hope of the just brings joy,
but the expectation of the wicked perishes.[a]
Footnotes
- 10:28 The thought is elliptical. Joy comes from fulfillment of one’s plans, which the righteous can count on. The opposite of joy thus is not sadness but unfulfillment (“perishes”).
Proverbs 10:28
New International Version
28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.(A)
Wisdom 3:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 Should they die abruptly, they will have no hope
nor comfort in the day of scrutiny;
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