Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:28
American Standard Version
The hope of the righteous `shall be' gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Amplified® Bible
The hope of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) is gladness, but the expectation of the wicked (those who are out of harmony with God) comes to nothing.
Contemporary English Version
If you obey the Lord, you will be happy, but there is no future for the wicked.
Darby English Version
The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Good News Bible
The hopes of good people lead to joy, but wicked people can look forward to nothing.
King James Version
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
New American Standard Bible
The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.
New International Version
The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
New King James Version
The hope of the righteous will be gladness,
But the expectation of the wicked will perish.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The hope of the righteous leads to gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.
Revised Standard Version
The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nought.
Young's Literal Translation
The hope of the righteous `is' joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.