Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
In context
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. 10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. 11 The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble. 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 28:12 in the KJV
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: But when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:12 in the ESV
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.