Proverbs 11:10
New International Version
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

New Living Translation
The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the wicked die.

English Standard Version
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.

Berean Standard Bible
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

King James Bible
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

New King James Version
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.

New American Standard Bible
When things go well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

NASB 1995
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

NASB 1977
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there is glad shouting.

Legacy Standard Bible
When it goes well with the righteous, the city exults, And when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.

Amplified Bible
When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices, And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Christian Standard Bible
When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices; when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices, and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.

American Standard Version
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Contemporary English Version
When honest people prosper and the wicked disappear, the whole city celebrates.

English Revised Version
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When righteous people prosper, a city is glad. When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.

Good News Translation
A city is happy when honest people have good fortune, and there are joyful shouts when the wicked die.

International Standard Version
The city rejoices when the righteous prosper, and when the wicked perish there is jubilation.

Majority Standard Bible
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

NET Bible
When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.

New Heart English Bible
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Webster's Bible Translation
When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

World English Bible
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A city exults in the good of the righteous, "" And in the destruction of the wicked [is] singing.

Young's Literal Translation
In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked is singing.

Smith's Literal Translation
In the good of the just the city will exult: and in the perishing of the unjust it rejoiced.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
When it goeth well with the just the city shall rejoice: and when the wicked perish there shall be praise.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the good of the just, the city shall exult. And in the perdition of the impious, there shall be praise.

New American Bible
When the just prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.

New Revised Standard Version
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When it goes well with the righteous, the city becomes powerful; and when the wicked perish, there is rejoicing.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
By the blessing of the righteous the city will be strong, and in the destruction of the evil it will rejoice.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is joy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Dishonest Scales
9With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued. 10When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. 11By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.…

Cross References
Ezekiel 18:23
Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?

Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Psalm 58:10-11
The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. / Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

Psalm 37:12-15
The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. / The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. ...

Psalm 35:26-28
May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. / May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” / Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.

Job 20:5
the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?

Job 8:20-22
Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers. / He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy. / Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”

Isaiah 14:7-8
All the earth is at peace and at rest; they break out in song. / Even the cypresses and cedars of Lebanon exult over you: “Since you have been laid low, no woodcutter comes against us.”

Isaiah 26:10
Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.

Jeremiah 51:48
Then heaven and earth and all that is in them will shout for joy over Babylon because the destroyers from the north will come against her,” declares the LORD.

Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

Revelation 19:1-3
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” / And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.”

Luke 15:7
I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.

Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.


Treasury of Scripture

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

it goeth

Proverbs 28:12,28
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden…

Esther 8:15,16
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad…

when

Exodus 15:21
And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Judges 5:31
So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

Job 27:23
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.

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When the righteous thrive
The Hebrew word for "righteous" is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles. In the context of ancient Israel, the righteous were seen as the backbone of society, upholding justice and morality. The word "thrive" suggests prosperity and flourishing, not just in material wealth but in spiritual and communal well-being. This phrase indicates that when those who are aligned with God's will prosper, it brings about a positive transformation in society, reflecting God's blessings and favor.

the city rejoices
The term "city" in Hebrew is "עִיר" (ir), which in ancient times was not just a place of residence but a center of culture, commerce, and governance. The rejoicing of the city implies a collective sense of joy and celebration. Historically, cities in the biblical era were often fortified and served as hubs of safety and community life. When the righteous thrive, it leads to stability and peace, causing the entire community to experience joy. This joy is not merely emotional but is rooted in the security and prosperity that righteousness brings.

and when the wicked perish
The word "wicked" is translated from the Hebrew "רָשָׁע" (rasha), referring to those who act in opposition to God's laws, often causing harm and injustice. The phrase "when the wicked perish" suggests a divine justice where those who perpetuate evil and corruption are removed. This is not a call for personal vengeance but an acknowledgment of God's ultimate justice. In the biblical context, the removal of the wicked is seen as a necessary step for the restoration of order and righteousness in society.

there are shouts of joy
The Hebrew word for "shouts" is "רִנָּה" (rinah), which conveys a loud, jubilant cry of victory or celebration. This expression of joy is communal, indicating that the downfall of the wicked is a cause for public celebration. It reflects a deep-seated belief in the triumph of good over evil and the establishment of God's justice. In the historical and scriptural context, such shouts of joy would accompany significant victories or deliverances, reinforcing the community's faith in God's providence and righteousness.

Verse 10. - The city; any city. Ewald would argue that such language could not be used of the capital of the Jews till the times of Asa or Jehoshaphat. But what is to prevent the sentence being taken generally of any city or community? The Vatican manuscript of the Septuagint and some others give here only the first clause, "In the prosperity of the righteous the city succeeds," adding from ver. 11, "but by the mouths of the wicked it is overthrown" (see on ver. 4; comp. Psalm 58:10, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When the righteous
צַ֭דִּיקִים (ṣad·dî·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

thrive,
בְּט֣וּב (bə·ṭūḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare

the city
קִרְיָ֑ה (qir·yāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7151: A town, city

rejoices,
תַּעֲלֹ֣ץ (ta·‘ă·lōṣ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5970: To jump for, joy, exult

and when the wicked
רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

perish,
וּבַאֲבֹ֖ד (ū·ḇa·’ă·ḇōḏ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish

there are shouts of joy.
רִנָּֽה׃ (rin·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7440: A creaking, shout


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