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Proverbs 11:23
The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11:23 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 11:23 in other translations
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.
The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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In context
20 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
21 Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22 As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
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