Proverbs 10:30
New International Version
The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land.

New Living Translation
The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land.

English Standard Version
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

Berean Standard Bible
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

King James Bible
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

New King James Version
The righteous will never be removed, But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

New American Standard Bible
The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not live in the land.

NASB 1995
The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.

NASB 1977
The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.

Amplified Bible
The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

Christian Standard Bible
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not remain on the earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not remain on the earth.

American Standard Version
The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

Contemporary English Version
Good people will stand firm, but the wicked will disappear from the land.

English Revised Version
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A righteous person will never be moved, but wicked people will not continue to live in the land.

Good News Translation
Righteous people will always have security, but the wicked will not survive in the land.

International Standard Version
The righteous will never be overthrown, but the wicked will never inhabit the land.

Majority Standard Bible
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

NET Bible
The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.

New Heart English Bible
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

World English Bible
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The righteous is not moved for all time, "" And the wicked do not inhabit the earth.

Young's Literal Translation
The righteous to the age is not moved, And the wicked inhabit not the earth.

Smith's Literal Translation
The just one shall not be moved forever: and the unjust shall not inhabit the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The just in eternity shall not be moved. But the impious will not live upon the earth.

New American Bible
The just will never be disturbed, but the wicked will not abide in the land.

New Revised Standard Version
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not remain in the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The righteous shall never be removed; but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The righteous will not be moved for eternity and the evil will not dwell in the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The righteous shall never be moved; But the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son
29The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil. 30The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land. 31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.…

Cross References
Psalm 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Psalm 37:9
For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:22
Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed.

Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.

Psalm 112:6
Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Psalm 37:18
The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.

Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

Psalm 37:37
Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

Proverbs 2:21-22
For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it; / but the wicked will be cut off from the land, and the unfaithful will be uprooted.

Daniel 7:18
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’


Treasury of Scripture

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

never

Proverbs 10:25
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Psalm 37:22,28,29
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off…

the wicked

Psalm 37:9,10,22
For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth…

Psalm 52:5
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.

Ezekiel 33:24-26
Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance…

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1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices














The righteous will never be shaken
This phrase emphasizes the stability and security of those who live in accordance with God's will. In biblical context, righteousness is often associated with a life that aligns with God's commandments and moral laws. Psalm 1:3 describes the righteous as a tree planted by streams of water, illustrating their stability and prosperity. The idea of not being shaken can also be connected to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:24-25, where He compares those who hear and act on His words to a wise man who built his house on the rock, which stands firm against storms. This assurance of stability is a recurring theme in Scripture, promising that those who trust in God will remain steadfast despite life's challenges.

but the wicked will not inhabit the land
In the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, the land was a significant aspect of God's covenant with His people. It was a symbol of blessing, inheritance, and divine promise. The phrase suggests that the wicked, those who live in opposition to God's ways, will not enjoy the blessings and security of the land. This can be seen in the history of Israel, where disobedience often led to exile or loss of land, as seen in the Babylonian captivity. Theologically, this reflects the principle that sin leads to separation from God's blessings. In a broader sense, it can be connected to the ultimate inheritance of believers, as described in Revelation 21:7, where the faithful are promised a place in the new heaven and new earth, while the wicked are excluded. This phrase underscores the biblical theme of divine justice and the eventual triumph of righteousness over wickedness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Righteous
In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live according to God's laws and principles. They are characterized by their faithfulness, integrity, and moral uprightness.

2. The Wicked
This term refers to those who live in opposition to God's ways. They are often depicted as deceitful, unjust, and morally corrupt.

3. The Land
In the Old Testament, "the land" often refers to the Promised Land given to the Israelites. It symbolizes God's blessing and provision.
Teaching Points
Stability of the Righteous
The righteous are anchored in God's promises and truth, providing them with unshakeable stability in life.

Consequences for the Wicked
The wicked, due to their rejection of God's ways, will not find lasting security or inheritance. Their lives are marked by instability and eventual loss.

Inheritance of the Land
For believers, the "land" symbolizes the blessings and promises of God. Living righteously aligns us with God's will, allowing us to experience His provision and protection.

Living with Integrity
Emulating the righteous involves living with integrity and faithfulness, ensuring that our lives are built on a firm foundation.

Eternal Perspective
The ultimate fulfillment of this proverb is found in the eternal security and inheritance promised to believers in Christ.(30) The righteous shall never be removed.--See above on Proverbs 2:21, and Psalm 37:29.

But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.--Rather, The godless abide not in the land. They often have to become vagabonds, like Cain, for their crimes. This, too, was the great punishment threatened by Moses and all the prophets, which at last fell upon the Jews, and is still in force.

Verse 30. - The righteous shall never be removed (Proverbs 2:21; Proverbs 12:3, 21; Psalm 10:6; Psalm 37:29). This is in agreement with the temporal promise made to the patriarchs and often renewed, as in the fifth commandment. St. Paul says (1 Timothy 4:8), "Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." The wicked shall not inhabit (or, abide not in) the land. The punishment of exile was threatened upon the Jews for their disobedience, and they are still suffering this retribution (Leviticus 26:33; Deuteronomy 4:27; Isaiah 22:17). Christ gives the other aspect of God's moral government when he says (Matthew 5:5), "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The righteous
צַדִּ֣יק (ṣad·dîq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6662: Just, righteous

will never
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

be shaken,
יִמּ֑וֹט (yim·mō·wṭ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4131: To waver, to slip, shake, fall

but the wicked
וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים (ū·rə·šā·‘îm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

will not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

inhabit
יִשְׁכְּנוּ־ (yiš·kə·nū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell

the land.
אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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