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Proverbs 11:10 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 11 · verse 10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.Proverbs 11:10 · King James Version
Proverbs 11:10 in context
8The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
- rejoicethʻâlatsto jump for joyH5970 →
- wickedrâshâʻmorally wrongH7563 →
- perishʼâbadproperly, to wander awayH6 →
- wellṭûwbgood , in the widest sense, especially goodness , beauty, gladness, welfareH2898 →
- cityqiryâhbuildingH7151 →
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It is here observed, I. That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. 1. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that are prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 10-11