Proverbs 28:12

The Passion Translation

The triumphant joy of God’s lovers releases great glory. But when the wicked rise to power, everyone goes into hiding.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:10

The blessing that rests on the righteous releases strength and favor to the entire city, but shouts of joy will be heard when the wicked one dies.

Proverbs 28:28

When wicked leaders rise to power, good people go into hiding. But when they fall from power, the godly take their place.

Proverbs 29:2

Everyone rejoices when the lovers of God flourish, but the people groan when the wicked rise to power.

Jeremiah 36:19

Then they said to him, “For your own safety, you and Jeremiah must go into hiding. Don’t let anyone know where you are.”

Jeremiah 36:26

Then he commanded Prince Jerahmeel, together with Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to arrest me and my scribe Baruch, but Yahweh had hidden us.

Jeremiah 5:1

“Roam the streets of Jerusalem; search her streets and public squares, and note what you see. See if you can find even one person who pursues justice. If you find even one acting with integrity, I will surely spare Jerusalem.