Proverbs 11:10 (BSB)

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

From Proverbs 11. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 11:10

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 11:10-11: It is here observed, I. That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. 1. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that are prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity; but all indifferent persons, even those that have no great stock of...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 11:10: When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth,.... As it always does, even in the worst of times; in times of public calamity and distress, and when enemies rise up on all hands; it is well with them in life, in death, and to all eternity; see Isa 3:10; but there are particular times when it goes well with them, which is matter...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 11:10: The last may be a reason for the first. Together, they set forth the relative moral worth of good and bad men.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 11:10: When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting. (e) The country is blessed, where there are godly men, and they ought to rejoice when the wicked are taken away.