Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Cross-references

Proverbs 11:7 echoes and specifies the perishing hope of the wicked, even including material expectations.

In Proverbs 11:23, the same contrast is made: righteous desire leads to good, wicked expectation to wrath.

Proverbs 14:32 contrasts the wicked's downfall with the righteous' refuge at death — a parallel to hope's outcome.

Job 8:13 Parallel

Job 8:13 declares 'the hope of the godless shall perish' — a near-verbatim parallel to the wicked's expectation.

Job 11:20 Parallel

In Job 11:20, Zophar echoes that the wicked's hope fails — their expectation perishes just as Proverbs says.

In Psalm 112:10, the wicked’s desire perishes, matching the perishing expectation of the wicked in Proverbs.

Luke 16:23–26 Related theme

In Luke 16:23-26, the rich man’s torment shows the wicked’s hope perishing after death — a vivid NT example.

Job 18:14 Parallel

In Job 18:14, the wicked is torn from his tent of trust, illustrating the perishing of his expectation.

Philippians 1:20 Related theme

In Philippians 1:20, Paul’s eager expectation and hope in Christ exemplifies the righteous hope that brings joy.

Psalm 73:24-26 adds an eternal dimension: God as portion forever, making hope lead to ultimate joy.

Psalm 16:9 Parallel

Psalm 16:9 shows the righteous' hope resulting in gladness and security — a concrete example of joy from hope.

Romans 5:2 Allusion

Romans 5:2 identifies the hope of glory as the basis for rejoicing — a New Testament echo of hope bringing joy.

Romans 12:12 exhorts believers to 'rejoice in hope', applying the principle from Proverbs as a command.

Romans 15:13 Related theme

Romans 15:13 connects the God of hope with joy and peace, showing hope as a divine gift that produces joy.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 calls hope 'good hope through grace' and ties it to eternal comfort — expanding on hope's benefit.