28 The hope of the righteous 'is' joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.

29 The way of Jehovah 'is' strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous to the age is not moved, And the wicked inhabit not the earth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:28-30

Commentary on Proverbs 10:27-28

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What man is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and that will secure to him life enough in this world, and eternal life in the other.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:29

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The believer grows stronger in faith, and obeys with increased delight.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:30

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The wicked would be glad to have this earth their home for ever, but it cannot be so. They must die and leave all their idols behind.