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Proverbs 11:10

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.

Proverbs 11:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 11:10

Theological / Devotional

The city rejoiceth. Most people are happy to see the righteous man succeed. They know that he will use his wealth and power to help others, and so do not fear his advancement. But the wicked man gains his riches at the expense of others and uses his increasing power to oppress them. Little wonder, then, that the whole city should greet his demise with glad relief.

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