Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. New Living Translation Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly. English Standard Version The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Berean Standard Bible The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. King James Bible The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. New King James Version The evil will bow before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. New American Standard Bible The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. NASB 1995 The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. NASB 1977 The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Legacy Standard Bible The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Amplified Bible The evil will bow down before the good, And the wicked [will bow down] at the gates of the righteous. Christian Standard Bible The evil bow before those who are good, and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. Holman Christian Standard Bible The evil bow before those who are good, the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. American Standard Version The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous. Contemporary English Version The wicked will come crawling to those who obey God. English Revised Version The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. GOD'S WORD® Translation Evil people will bow to good people. Wicked people will bow at the gates of a righteous person. Good News Translation Evil people will have to bow down to the righteous and humbly beg their favor. International Standard Version Evil men will bow down in the presence of good men and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Majority Standard Bible The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. NET Bible Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous. New Heart English Bible The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Webster's Bible Translation The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. World English Bible The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe evil have bowed down before the good, "" And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Young's Literal Translation The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Smith's Literal Translation The evil bowed before the good, and the unjust at the gates of the just one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just. Catholic Public Domain Version The evil will fall down before the good. And the impious will fall down before the gates of the just. New American Bible The malicious bow down before the good, and the wicked, at the gates of the just. New Revised Standard Version The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEvil men shall prostrate themselves before good men; and the wicked shall come to beg at the gates of the righteous. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil will fall in front of the good and the evil will come to the door of the righteous. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The evil bow before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Brenton Septuagint Translation Evil men shall fall before the good; and the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman…18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.… Cross References Psalm 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. Psalm 37:9 For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Psalm 37:22 Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. Psalm 37:29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. Psalm 37:38 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 73:18-20 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! / Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form. Psalm 112:10 The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. Isaiah 60:14 The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 45:14 This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 66:14 When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies. Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ Malachi 4:3 Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Treasury of Scripture The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Genesis 42:6 And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth. Genesis 43:28 And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance. Exodus 8:8 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD. Jump to Previous Bent Bow Bowed Doors Dust Evil Gates Good Knees Presence Righteous Sinners Upright WickedJump to Next Bent Bow Bowed Doors Dust Evil Gates Good Knees Presence Righteous Sinners Upright WickedProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseThe evil bow before the good This phrase suggests a reversal of fortunes where those who practice evil ultimately find themselves in a position of submission to those who are good. This concept is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 37:34, which speaks of the wicked being cut off and the righteous inheriting the land. The imagery of bowing indicates a recognition of authority or superiority, which aligns with the biblical principle that righteousness ultimately prevails. Historically, this can be seen in the stories of Joseph and Daniel, where those who were initially oppressed or marginalized due to their righteousness eventually rose to positions of influence and power. and the wicked at the gates of the righteous Persons / Places / Events 1. The EvilRefers to those who engage in immoral or malevolent actions, often characterized by a rejection of God's ways. 2. The Good Represents individuals who live righteously, adhering to God's commandments and embodying moral integrity. 3. The Wicked Similar to "the evil," these are people who live in opposition to God's will, often causing harm or injustice. 4. The Gates In ancient times, city gates were places of judgment and decision-making, symbolizing authority and governance. 5. The Righteous Those who are in right standing with God, living according to His laws and principles. Teaching Points The Inevitable Triumph of RighteousnessDespite temporary appearances, God's justice ensures that righteousness will ultimately prevail over wickedness. The Role of Humility The imagery of bowing suggests a forced humility that the wicked will experience, highlighting the importance of choosing humility voluntarily. The Authority of the Righteous The righteous, by living in accordance with God's will, are granted authority and respect, even from those who oppose them. The Importance of Integrity Living a life of integrity aligns us with God's purposes and positions us to be on the side of ultimate victory. Eternal Perspective This verse encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, trusting that God's justice will be fully realized in His timing.(19) The evil bow before the good.--(Comp. 1Samuel 2:36.) That this final retribution is certain is implied by the tense employed, though it may be long delayed till the "awakening" (Psalm 73:20) of God and man to judgment. (Comp. Wisdom Of Solomon 5:1, sqq.)Verse 19. - The evil bow before the good; and the wicked stand at the gates of the righteous (Proverbs 8:34). The final victory of good over evil is here set forth. However triumphant for a time and apparently prosperous the wicked may be, their success is not lasting; they shall in the end succumb to the righteous, even as the Canaanite kings crouched before Joshua's captains (Joshua 10:24), and, hurled from their high estate, they shall stand humbly at the good man's door, begging for bread to support their life (1 Samuel 2:36). The contrast here indicated is seen in our Lord's parable of Dives and Lazarus, when the beggar is comforted and the rich man is tormented, and when the latter urgently sues for the help of the once despised outcast to mitigate the agony which he is suffering (comp. Wisd. 5). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The evilרָ֭עִים (rā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil bow שַׁח֣וּ (ša·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7817: To bow, be bowed down, crouch before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the good, טוֹבִ֑ים (ṭō·w·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and the wicked וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים (ū·rə·šā·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person at עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the gates שַׁעֲרֵ֥י (ša·‘ă·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of the righteous. צַדִּֽיק׃ (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous Links Proverbs 14:19 NIVProverbs 14:19 NLT Proverbs 14:19 ESV Proverbs 14:19 NASB Proverbs 14:19 KJV Proverbs 14:19 BibleApps.com Proverbs 14:19 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:19 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:19 French Bible Proverbs 14:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:19 The evil bow down before the good (Prov. 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