Proverbs 10:30
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
In context
27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. 28 The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. 30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. 31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:30 in the KJV
The righteous shall never be removed: But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:30 in the NIV
The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land.