Proverbs 28:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.”Proverbs 28:28
What Does Proverbs 28:28 Mean?
Proverbs 28:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 28:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 29:2“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”Job 24:4“They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.”Proverbs 28:12“When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.”Acts 12:23“And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”Psalms 101:6“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.”Esther 8:17“And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.”Ecclesiastes 10:6“Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.”Proverbs 11:10“When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.”Acts 12:24“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”
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