Proverbs
“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28
Proverbs 10:28 (KJV) speaks to hope, joy, and expectancy — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 15:13“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
Psalms 126:5
Common questions
What does Proverbs 10:28 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 10:28 reads: "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish." The verse speaks to hope, joy, and expectancy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 10:28 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish." is Proverbs 10:28 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 10:28?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 10:28 include Psalms 62:5, Psalms 16:9, and Isaiah 64:4. Reading them alongside Proverbs 10:28 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Proverbs 10:28?
Read Proverbs 10:28 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.