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When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When righteous <i>men</i> do rejoice, <i>there is</i> great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When the righteous rejoice, <i>there is</i> great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When the righteous exult, there is great honor, But when the wicked rise, man has to be sought out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory <i>and</i> celebration; But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When an honest person wins, it's time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it's best to hide. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant, "" And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the exulting of the righteous the glory is abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the rejoicing of the just, much glory: in the rising up of the unjust, man will hide himself.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the just triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked prevail, people hide. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When righteous men are strong, there is a great glory; but when the wicked rise to power, the glory diminishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />By the strength of the righteous ones, glory increases, and in the rise of the evil ones it is diminished.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When the righteous exult, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/28-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/28.htm">The Boldness of the Righteous</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">When the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/5970.htm" title="5970: ba·‘ă·lōṣ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To rejoice, exult. A primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">triumph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bāh (Adj-fs) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">there is great</a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: ṯip̄·’ā·reṯ (N-fs) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">glory,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">but when the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: ū·ḇə·qūm (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2664.htm" title="2664: yə·ḥup·paś (V-Pual-Imperf-3ms) -- To search. A primitive root; to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself, or mask.">hide themselves.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Proverbs 11:10</a></span><br />When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a></span><br />When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10-11</a></span><br />The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. / Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Psalm 97:11-12</a></span><br />Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. / Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a></span><br />The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-7.htm">Isaiah 24:7-11</a></span><br />The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. / The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. / They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-5.htm">Isaiah 66:5</a></span><br />You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Jeremiah 20:11</a></span><br />But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-10.htm">Daniel 12:10</a></span><br />Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Matthew 13:43</a></span><br />Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-23.htm">Luke 6:23</a></span><br />Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48-49</a></span><br />When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. / And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.</p><p class="hdg">righteous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Proverbs 28:28</a></b></br> When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Proverbs 11:10</a></b></br> When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, <i>there is</i> shouting.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a></b></br> When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11</a></b></br> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that <i>there is</i> neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">1 Kings 17:3</a></b></br> Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that <i>is</i> before Jordan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-13.htm">1 Kings 18:13</a></b></br> Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?</p><p class="hdg">hidden or sought for</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-1.htm">Jeremiah 5:1</a></b></br> Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be <i>any</i> that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Apprehensive</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Conceal</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-26.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-16.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/psalms/35-9.htm">Exulting</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-12.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-16.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-22.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-14.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/118-7.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/8-7.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Apprehensive</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-9.htm">Conceal</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-8.htm">Exult</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Exulting</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-1.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-13.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-3.htm">Triumph</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-15.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">general observations of impiety and integrity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Biblically, the triumph of the righteous is often associated with God's favor and blessing. In the Old Testament, figures like David and Solomon experienced periods of triumph that brought glory to Israel, reflecting God's covenant promises. The concept of "great glory" can be linked to the idea of God's glory being manifested through His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/60.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a>, where the glory of the Lord rises upon His people, drawing nations to His light. The triumph of the righteous is not just a personal victory but a communal one, bringing peace and prosperity to the land, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Proverbs 11:10</a>.<p><b>but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the previous statement by illustrating the fear and oppression that occur when the wicked gain power. Historically, the rise of wicked rulers in Israel, such as Ahab and Manasseh, led to periods of idolatry, injustice, and suffering. The phrase "men hide themselves" suggests a time of danger and persecution, where people seek refuge from the tyranny of the wicked. This is reminiscent of the times of the judges, where Israel experienced cycles of oppression due to their disobedience (<a href="/judges/6-2.htm">Judges 6:2</a>). Theologically, this reflects the broader biblical theme of the struggle between good and evil, and the ultimate hope for deliverance through God's intervention, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/daniel/12.htm">Daniel 12:1</a>, where deliverance comes for those who are wise and righteous.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles, seeking to honor Him in their actions and decisions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who act in opposition to God's commands, often causing harm and injustice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/triumph_of_the_righteous.htm">Triumph of the Righteous</a></b><br>A situation where those who are righteous experience success or victory, leading to a positive impact on society.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rise_of_the_wicked.htm">Rise of the Wicked</a></b><br>A scenario where those who are wicked gain power or influence, resulting in fear and oppression.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_hiding.htm">Men Hiding</a></b><br>The reaction of people when the wicked are in power, indicating fear and a desire to avoid confrontation or harm.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_righteous_leadership.htm">The Impact of Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Righteous leaders bring about positive change and glory, creating an environment where people can thrive.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>When wicked individuals gain power, it leads to fear and oppression, causing people to withdraw and hide.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_community.htm">The Role of the Community</a></b><br>The community's response to leadership reflects the moral and spiritual climate; support righteous leaders and resist wickedness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_timing.htm">God's Justice and Timing</a></b><br>Trust in God's ultimate justice, knowing that He will exalt the righteous and bring down the wicked in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Each believer is called to live righteously, contributing to the triumph of good over evil in their sphere of influence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_people_resist_wicked_rulers.htm">Why does “when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding” (Proverbs 28:12) conflict with historical examples where oppressed individuals publicly resist unjust rulers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_defend_and_uphold_our_faith.htm">What does the Bible say about good and evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_reconcile_prosperity_paradox.htm">Psalm 73:3 says the wicked prosper, yet other passages (e.g., Psalm 1:3) promise prosperity for the righteous--how do we reconcile this contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_proof_of_safe_snake_handling.htm">Luke 10:19 - If authority over snakes and scorpions was literal, why isn't there consistent historical evidence of Christians demonstrating this without harm?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">When righteous men do rejoice--</span><span class= "ital">i.e., </span>prosper, or triumph.<p><span class= "bld">There is great glory.</span>--Men rejoice, and array themselves in their gayest attire.<p><span class= "bld">A man is hidden.--</span>Literally, <span class= "ital">is sought for. </span>They hide themselves for fear (comp. <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm" title="When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.">Proverbs 28:28</a>), and must be sought for, in order to be found.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory</span> (comp. <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a>; <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Proverbs 11:10</a>). "Rejoice," rather <span class="accented">triumph</span>, as conquerors, right prevailing and wickedness being overcome. Then there is great show of joy, and, as the expression implies, men put on their festal garments to do honorer to the occasion: See the description of Solomon's time (<a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20, 25</a>). If we take this verse in connection with ver. 2, we may see in it the triumph of order after a period of confusion and anarchy. Septuagint, "Through the help of righteous men great glory arises." But when the wicked rise, a man is hidden (comp. ver. 28, where, however, the verb is different). The Authorized Version m, one that when the wicked rise to power, people have to hide themselves in order to escape danger to life and property. The verb is more literally rendered, "are searched for," <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. they have betaken themselves to hiding places, and have to be looked for; they fear oppression and injury, and venture no longer into the streets and open places. Vulgate,Regnantibus <span class="accented">impiis ruinae hominum</span>, "When evil men are m power, there is general ruin;" Septuagint, "In the places of the ungodly men are caught." Other interpretations of the proverb have been suggested, though none is so satisfactory as that given above. Thus some take the searching out to mean testing, in the sense that evil times try men's characters, and bring out their true nature (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">1 Corinthians 11:19</a>). Others explain that, under the reign of the impious, men do not come forward to take part in public affairs, but retire sullenly into private life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/28-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיקִים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">triumph,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲלֹ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·lōṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5970.htm">Strong's 5970: </a> </span><span class="str2">To jump for, joy, exult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there is great</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glory,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִפְאָ֑רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯip̄·’ā·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but when the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rise,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְק֥וּם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hide themselves.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחֻפַּ֥שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥup·paś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2664.htm">Strong's 2664: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, to conceal oneself, mask</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/28-12.htm">Proverbs 28:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:12 When the righteous triumph there is great (Prov. 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