Bible verse

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 28:12 · BSB

Proverbs 28:12 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.

8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

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Proverbs 28:12 in other translations

KJV

When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

ASV

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

ERV

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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