Proverbs 11:10

“When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 11:10

When it goeth well with the righteous, the citie reioyceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- American Standard Version (1901)

When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
- Basic English Bible

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- Darby Bible

When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- English Revised Version

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 11:10

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:10


11:8 Cometh - Into trouble.

11:9 Delivered - From the infection of the hypocrite's evil counsel.

11:11 The blessing - Wherewith they bless the city, by their sincere prayers, and wise and wholesome counsels. The mouth - By their curses, and oaths, and blasphemies, and wicked counsels.

11:12 Despiseth - Which he shews by contemptuous or reproachful expressions. Holdeth peace - Forbears all such expressions, and silently and patiently bears those reproaches.


View more Proverbs 11:10 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

Proverbs 11:10 meaning