Proverbs 11:7

When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:7

BSB
When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes.
AKJV
When a wicked man dies, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perishes.
CPDV
When the impious man is dead, there will no longer be any hope. And the expectation of the anxious will perish.
ERV
When a wicked man dieth his expectation shall perish: and the hope of iniquity perisheth.
NHEB
When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.
SMT
In the death of an unjust man expectation shall perish: and the hope of the vain shall perish.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:7
Summary
Wicked person's hopes die with them
Event
Death ends wicked person's expectations
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom