Proverbs 10:28

“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”

"The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish." - Proverbs 10:28
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What does Proverbs 10:28 mean?

“Proverbs 10:28” in the King James Version reads, “The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.” In its plain sense, the verse sets two inner outlooks side by side and shows how they end. “Hope” and “expectation” both point to what…

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The Joyful Hope of the Righteous

Proverbs 10:28 states, "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish." This profound verse offers a deep insight into the nature of our hopes and the outcomes they bring, contrasting the assured joy of the righteous with the…

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A Prayer for Hope and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne of grace today, I am filled with a deep reverence and gratitude for Your everlasting love and mercy. In a world that often seems chaotic and filled with despair, I turn my heart and my thoughts to the profound wisdom of Your Word…

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"The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish." - Proverbs 10:28
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