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Proverbs 11:23
The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 11:23 · New Heart English Bible
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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 Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
21 Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24 There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
26 People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
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