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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous ends only in good, the expectation of the wicked in wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous <i>is</i> only good: <i>but</i> the expectation of the wicked <i>is</i> wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous <i>is</i> only good, <i>But</i> the expectation of the wicked <i>is</i> wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good, <i>But</i> the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good, <i>But</i> the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good, <i>But</i> the hope of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous brings only good, But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous turns out well, but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous turns out well, but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Good people want what is best, but troublemakers hope to stir up trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The desire of righteous people ends only in good, but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />What good people want always results in good; when the wicked get what they want, everyone is angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is to seek good, but the hope of the wicked results in wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />What the righteous desire leads only to good, but what the wicked hope for leads to wrath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous [is] only good, "" The hope of the wicked [is] transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The desire of the righteous is only good, The hope of the wicked is transgression.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The desire of the just is only good: the expectation of the unjust, wrath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The desire of the just is entirely good. The anticipation of the impious is fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the just ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good; but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is in excellent things, and the hope of the evil, in sensual passion.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />All the desire of the righteous is good: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2070" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8378.htm" title="8378: ta·’ă·waṯ (N-fsc) -- A desire. From 'avah; a longing; by implication, a delight.">The desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ- (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">leads only</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">to good,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8615.htm" title="8615: tiq·waṯ (N-fsc) -- A cord, expectancy. From qavah; literally, a cord (compare qaveh); figuratively, expectancy.">but the hope</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/5678.htm" title="5678: ‘eḇ·rāh (N-fs) -- Overflow, arrogance, fury. Feminine of eber; an outburst of passion.">brings wrath.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></span><br />Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-5.htm">Romans 8:5</a></span><br />Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Psalm 145:19</a></span><br />He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Psalm 112:10</a></span><br />The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-8.htm">Isaiah 26:8-9</a></span><br />Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls. / My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-25.htm">Psalm 73:25</a></span><br />Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17</a></span><br />The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2</a></span><br />You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.</p><p class="hdg">desire</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-17.htm">Psalm 10:17</a></b></br> LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a></b></br> One <i>thing</i> have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a></b></br> Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.</p><p class="hdg">expectation</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Proverbs 11:7</a></b></br> When a wicked man dieth, <i>his</i> expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust <i>men</i> perisheth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Proverbs 10:28</a></b></br> The hope of the righteous <i>shall be</i> gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8,9</a></b></br> But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/12-12.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-18.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The desire of the righteous leads only to good</b><br>The "desire of the righteous" refers to the inner longings and aspirations of those who live in accordance with God's will. In biblical context, righteousness is often associated with living a life that reflects God's character and commandments. The Hebrew word for "righteous" (צַדִּיק, tzaddik) implies a person who is just, ethical, and in right standing with God. This phrase suggests that when the righteous pursue their desires, they align with God's purposes, resulting in outcomes that are beneficial and constructive. This aligns with <a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>, which encourages believers to delight in the Lord, promising that He will give them the desires of their heart. The idea is that the desires of the righteous are inherently good because they are shaped by a relationship with God.<p><b>but the hope of the wicked brings wrath</b><br>In contrast, the "hope of the wicked" signifies the expectations and ambitions of those who live in opposition to God's ways. The term "wicked" (רָשָׁע, rasha) in Hebrew denotes someone who is morally wrong or guilty. The hope of such individuals is often self-centered and contrary to divine principles. This phrase warns that the outcomes of their hopes are ultimately destructive, leading to wrath. This wrath can be understood as divine judgment or the natural consequences of living a life contrary to God's order. The Bible frequently contrasts the fate of the wicked with that of the righteous, as seen in <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a>, which states that the way of the wicked will perish. The concept of wrath here can also be connected to eschatological themes, where the final judgment brings God's wrath upon those who have rejected His ways.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live in accordance with God's laws and seek to align their lives with His will. They are characterized by their moral integrity and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This term refers to individuals who live in opposition to God's commands, often characterized by selfishness, deceit, and moral corruption.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/desire_and_hope.htm">Desire and Hope</a></b><br>These are abstract concepts personified in this verse. "Desire" refers to the inner longings and motivations of the righteous, while "hope" pertains to the expectations and aspirations of the wicked.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/good_and_wrath.htm">Good and Wrath</a></b><br>These outcomes represent the consequences of the desires and hopes of the righteous and wicked, respectively. "Good" signifies blessings, prosperity, and favor, while "wrath" indicates judgment, punishment, and divine displeasure.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_righteous_desires.htm">The Nature of Righteous Desires</a></b><br>Righteous desires are rooted in a heart aligned with God's will. They lead to positive outcomes because they are guided by divine principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wicked_hopes.htm">The Consequences of Wicked Hopes</a></b><br>The hopes of the wicked are often self-centered and contrary to God's ways, leading to negative consequences and divine wrath.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aligning_desires_with_god's_will.htm">Aligning Desires with God's Will</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to examine their desires and ensure they align with God's purposes, leading to a life of blessing and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_intentions.htm">The Importance of Intentions</a></b><br>Our intentions and motivations matter to God. Righteous intentions lead to good, while wicked intentions result in judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Understanding the eternal consequences of our desires and hopes encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_spanking.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on spanking children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_aid_healing.htm">What does the Bible teach about managing anger?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job_23_historically_or_literarily_based.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological basis to confirm the existence of Job or the context described in Job 23, or is it purely a literary construct?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_59_13_conflict_with_mercy.htm">Does the violent imagery in Psalm 59:13 conflict with the Bible's broader moral teachings on mercy and forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">The desire of the righteous is only good, </span>and therefore it, being in accordance with the will of God, is granted to them.<p><span class= "bld">The expectation of the wicked is wrath.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">presumption; </span>they do not ask in the way or for the things which God wills they should (<a href="/james/4-3.htm" title="You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may consume it on your lusts.">James 4:3</a>), and therefore it is mere presumption on their part to expect the fulfilment of their desires.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Proverbs 10:28</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">The desire of the righteous is only good.</span> They want only what is just and honest, and therefore they obtain their wiches. <span class="cmt_word">The expectation of the wicked</span> - that on which they set their hope and heart - is <span class="cmt_word">wrath</span> (<a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4</a>), is an object of God's wrath. Other commentators, ancient and modern, take the clause to imply that the wishes of evil men, animated by wrath and ill temper, are only satisfied by inflicting injuries on others. Delitzsch would translate <span class="accented">ebrah</span>, "excess," "presumption," as in <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Proverbs 21:24</a>. But the first interpretation seems most suitable (scrap. <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8, 9</a>). The LXX., pointing differently, for "wrath" reads "shall perish." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The desire</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּאֲוַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·’ă·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8378.htm">Strong's 8378: </a> </span><span class="str2">A longing, a delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">leads only</span><br /><span class="heb">אַךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to good,</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the hope</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּקְוַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(tiq·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8615.htm">Strong's 8615: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, expectancy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[brings] wrath.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶבְרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘eḇ·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5678.htm">Strong's 5678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Overflow, arrogance, fury</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-23.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous is only (Prov. 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