Proverbs 11:10
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:10
King James Version
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
English Standard Version
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.
The Message
10 When it goes well for good people, the whole town cheers; when it goes badly for bad people, the town celebrates.
New King James Version
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
New Living Translation
10 The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the wicked die.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:10
Commentary on Proverbs 11:10-11
(Read Proverbs 11:10-11)
Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.