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Proverbs 28:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 28:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. hidden: or, sought for”
Proverbs 28:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory—The triumph of the tsaddiqim (righteous) brings rab tif'arah (abundant glory, splendor). Public celebration follows covenant faithfulness; the community flourishes when justice prevails.The antithesis is ominous: when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. When the resha'im (wicked) ascend to power, yechupas adam (a man is searched out/hidden). The righteous go into hiding, concealing themselves from oppression. This pattern repeats throughout history—Elijah fleeing Jezebel (1 Kings 19), David hiding from Saul, believers during persecution. Prover...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:12
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“the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule”
“the city rejoices. When the wicked perish”
“men hide themselves; but when they perish”
“and with a great crown of gold”
“then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me”
“afflicted”
“Now bless Yahweh your God. All the assembly blessed Yahweh”
“the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler.”
“joyful and glad of heart for the goodness that Yahweh had shown to David”
“my father”