Proverbs 11:23

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

American King James Version (AKJV)

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.

Webster's Revision

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

World English Bible

The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Wesley's Proverbs 11:23 Bible Commentary

11:23 The desire - The desires and expectations of the righteous shall end in their happiness, but the desires and expectations of the wicked men shall be disappointed, and end in the wrath of God.