Proverbs 10:30
The righteous shall never be removed: But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
In context
27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: But the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous shall never be removed: But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: But the froward tongue shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Compare in other versions
- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:30 in the ESV
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.