King James Bible
KJVThe hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:28 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The hope of the righteous'shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. | |
World English BibleWEB | The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The hope of the righteous is joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. |