Proverbs 28:12
The Scripture
(12) When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 28:28Proverbs 11:10Proverbs 29:2I Chronicles 15:25I Chronicles 15:26I Chronicles 15:27I Chronicles 15:28I Chronicles 16:7I Chronicles 16:8I Chronicles 16:9I Chronicles 16:10I Chronicles 16:11
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