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But the contrast is better emphasized by taking ra in its other sense of "calamity," "misfortune," thus: "In his calamity the wicked is cast down" (Proverbs 24:16). When misfortune comes upon him, he has no defence, no hope; he collapses utterly; all his friends forsake him; there is none to comfort or uphold him (comp. Matthew 7:26, 27 ).
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But the contrast is better emphasized by taking ra in its...
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32 NASB - Proverbs 14:32 The wicked man is thrown down by...
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The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the...
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32 NIV - Proverbs 14:32 The wicked man is thrown down by his...
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The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing: but the...
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The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but...
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Proverbs 14:32. ESV The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death. NIV When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. NASB The wicked is thrust down by his own wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God. 33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning. and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a] 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. 35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
WYC. A wicked man is put out for his malice; but a just man hopeth in his death. (A wicked person is brought down by his own malice; but a righteous person hath hope in his death.) YLT. In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death [is] the righteous. Proverbs 14:31. Top.
But the contrast is better emphasized by taking ra in its other sense of "calamity," "misfortune," thus: "In his calamity the wicked is cast down" (Proverbs 24:16). When misfortune comes upon him, he has no defence, no hope; he collapses utterly; all his friends forsake him; there is none to comfort or uphold him (comp. Matthew 7:26, 27 ).
A religious and virtuous life is a real ground of peace and serenity of mind, of comfort and joy, under all the evils and calamities of life, and especially at the hour of death. 2. Impiety and wickedness is a real foundation of guilt and fear, of horror and despair, in the day of adversity and affliction, and more especially in the approaches of death.
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Verse Concepts. “From six troubles He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you. Proverbs 1:26-27. I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, When your dread comes like a storm. And your calamity comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you.
