Proverbs 11:10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon's court where wisdom was dispensed to leaders from across the known world. Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: confident in moral order
The original word
tsaddiq (צַדִּיק) — one who is right with God and community, not just morally good
Why it matters
In ancient cities, public executions of corrupt leaders were celebrated with festivals
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 11:10
This isn't about individual success but community-wide impact of character
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about personal success bringing happiness. It's actually about how righteous people create environments where everyone flourishes.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 11:10
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 11:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 11:10 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include community, celebration. Notable phrases: city rejoices; shouting.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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