Reference

Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
26

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

27

The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28

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

29

The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

30

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

Why This Verse Was Tagged

Annihilation / Destruction
Keyword Match
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Destruction / Perishing Language
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Annihilation / Destruction

The verse states the expectation of the wicked will "perish," which could refer to their hopes or plans failing, rather than their physical existence being annihilated.

Destruction / Perishing Language

While the verse explicitly states the "expectation of the wicked shall perish," it does not use any of the specific words listed in the theme definition such as "destroy," "consume," or "burn up," which might be considered a technical distinction.