23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.
23 The desires of good people lead straight to the best, but wicked ambition ends in angry frustration.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
23 The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:23
Commentary on Proverbs 11:23
(Read Proverbs 11:23)
The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves.