Proverbs 28:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:12 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. hidden: or, sought for" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:12 — KJV
“When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. hidden: or, sought for”
— Proverbs 28:12 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:12 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:12
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
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“When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.”
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“And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?”
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“If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.”
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“Now there was an appointed sign between the men of Israel and the liers in wait, that they should make a great flame with smoke rise up out of the city. sign: or, time and: Heb. with flame: Heb. elevation”
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