Proverbs 11:8

In his stead. The truth of this proverb has repeatedly been demonstrated. The Egyptians were drowned in the Red Sea, against which they planned to trap the helpless Israelites (Ex. 14:26-31). Mordecai escaped the gallows, but Haman, who prepared it, died thereon (Esther 7:10). Daniel came unharmed from the den of lions, but his accusers died there (Dan. 6:24). Similarly, the remnant of God's people, who have been condemned to death by the united action of the whole wicked world led by the false Christ, will suddenly find deliverance, and their pursuers, destruction (Rev. 13:15).