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Proverbs 28:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 28:12

Verse 12 of 28

Scripture focus

When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

Proverbs 28:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 28:12

Theological / Devotional

Great glory. When good men prevail over evil men and give good government, there is “great glory” (see chs. 11:10; 29:2). The people know that they will be well treated if they do well, and justly punished if they do ill. Their confidence in their rulership is built up, and they rejoice in their security and are not afraid to reveal their prosperity. But they behave very differently when an evil man rules. They endeavor to conceal their wealth and avoid attracting the attention of their self-seeking governors (see ch. 28:28).

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