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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 11) Proverbs 11:23 KJV
"The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath."
Proverbs Chapter 11, Verse 23
Proverbs 11:23 in Context (Verses 20–26 KJV)
20
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which 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 yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.*
26
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.