Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness,.... Or, "is gladness" (w); it is now attended with joy; he has a pleasure in the exercise of the grace of hope as to future things; he rejoices in hope of…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Transpose “hope” and “expectation.” The expectant waiting of the righteous is joyful at the time, and ends in joy: the eager hope of the wicked comes to nought.
Observe, 1. Religion lengthens men's lives and crowns their hopes. What man is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and that will secure him from many things that would prejudice his life, and secure…
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