King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The righteous desire only good, but what the wicked hope for brings wrath.
Berean Standard Bible:
The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.
American Standard Version:
The desire of the righteous is only good; Butthe expectation of the wicked is wrath.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The desire{H8378} of the righteous{H6662} is only good{H2896}: but the expectation{H8615} of the wicked{H7563} is wrath{H5678}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 2:8
- But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Romans 2:9
- Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Psalms 37:4
- Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Matthew 5:6
- Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Proverbs 10:28
- The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Psalms 10:17
- LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Isaiah 26:9
- With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments [are] in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
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Commentary for Proverbs 11:23
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8378
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּאֲוָה
Transliteration: taʼăvâh
Pronunciation: tah-av-aw'
Description: from אָוָה (abbreviated); a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm); dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה. - Strong's Number: H6662
There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צַדִּיק
Transliteration: tsaddîyq
Pronunciation: tsad-deek'
Description: from צָדַק; just; just, lawful, righteous (man). - Strong's Number: H2896
There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוֹב
Transliteration: ṭôwb
Pronunciation: tobe
Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). - Strong's Number: H8615
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תִּקְוָה
Transliteration: tiqvâh
Pronunciation: tik-vaw'
Description: from קָוָה; (compare קָוֶה); literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy; expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for. - Strong's Number: H7563
There are 249 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָשָׁע
Transliteration: râshâʻ
Pronunciation: raw-shaw'
Description: from רָשַׁע; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person; [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. - Strong's Number: H5678
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבְרָה
Transliteration: ʻebrâh
Pronunciation: eb-raw'
Description: feminine of עֵבֶר; an outburst of passion; anger, rage, wrath.