Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When a wicked man dieth, `his' expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.

World English Bible (WEB)

When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, And expectation of power comes to nothing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

In the death of a wicked man, hope perisheth, And the expectation of the iniquitous hath been lost.