Proverbs 10:28

God's Word

The hope of righteous people ⌞leads to⌟ joy, but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.

Cross References

Job 11:20

But the wicked will lose their eyesight. Their escape route will be closed. Their only hope is to take their last breath.”

Job 8:13

The same thing happens to all who forget God. The hope of the godless dies.

Psalm 112:10

The wicked person sees this and becomes angry. He angrily grits his teeth and disappears. The hope that wicked people have will vanish.

Psalm 16:9

That is why my heart is glad and my soul rejoices. My body rests securely

Psalm 68:4

Sing to God; make music to praise his name. Make a highway for him to ride through the deserts. The Lord is his name. Celebrate in his presence.

Proverbs 11:23

The desire of righteous people ends only in good, but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.

Proverbs 11:7

At the death of a wicked person, hope vanishes. Moreover, his confidence in strength vanishes.

Proverbs 14:32

A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.

Proverbs 29:6

To an evil person sin is bait in a trap, but a righteous person runs away from it and is glad.

Romans 12:12

Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

Romans 15:13

May God, the source of hope, fill you with joy and peace through your faith in him. Then you will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:2

Through Christ we can approach God  and stand in his favor. So we brag because of our confidence that we will receive glory from God.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

God our Father loved us and by his kindness  gave us everlasting encouragement and good hope. Together with our Lord Jesus Christ,