Proverbs 11:23
What does Proverbs 11:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The desire of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> only good, The hope of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> transgression.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The desire of the just is all good, the expectation of the wicked is indignation.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
- Psalms 10:17
Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;
- Psalms 27:4
One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.
- Proverbs 11:7
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.
- Psalms 119:5
Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes!
- Psalms 39:7
And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.
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