Proverbs 14:32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: But the righteous hath hope in his death.
In context
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: But the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: But that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:32 in the NIV
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:32 in the ESV
The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing, but the righteous finds refuge in his death.