Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The hope of the righteous `shall be' gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The hope of the upright man will give joy, but the waiting of the evil-doer will have its end in sorrow.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

World English Bible (WEB)

The prospect of the righteous is joy, But the hope of the wicked will perish.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The hope of the righteous `is' joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.