Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 10:24
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Berean Standard Bible
What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
King James Version
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
World English Bible
What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
American Standard Version
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 10
22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
23 The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
24 What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
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