“When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.”
Proverbs 11:10 (KJV) |
Proverbs 11:10
From Proverbs 11, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.