Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted. New Living Translation The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted. English Standard Version What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. Berean Standard Bible What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. King James Bible The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. New King James Version The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted. New American Standard Bible What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. NASB 1995 What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. NASB 1977 What the wicked fears will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted. Legacy Standard Bible What the wicked dreads will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. Amplified Bible What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous [for the blessings of God] will be granted. Christian Standard Bible What the wicked dreads will come to him, but what the righteous desire will be given to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible What the wicked dreads will come to him, but what the righteous desire will be given to them. American Standard Version The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Contemporary English Version What evil people dread most will happen to them, but good people will get what they want most. English Revised Version The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: and the desire of the righteous shall be granted. GOD'S WORD® Translation That which wicked people dread happens to them, but [the LORD] grants the desire of righteous people. Good News Translation The righteous get what they want, but the wicked will get what they fear most. International Standard Version What the wicked fears will come about, but the longing of the righteous will be granted. Majority Standard Bible What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. NET Bible What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted. New Heart English Bible What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe feared thing of the wicked meets him, "" And the desire of the righteous is given. Young's Literal Translation The feared thing of the wicked it meeteth him, And the desire of the righteous is given. Smith's Literal Translation The fear of the unjust one it shall come to him: and the desire of the just shall be given. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given. Catholic Public Domain Version What the impious fear will overwhelm them. The just shall be given their desire. New American Bible What the wicked fear will befall them, but the desire of the just will be granted. New Revised Standard Version What the wicked dread will come upon them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wicked shall be dragged to ruin; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil one is dragged to destruction and hope is given to the righteous. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Brenton Septuagint Translation The ungodly is engulphed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son…23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom. 24What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.… Cross References Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 145:19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. James 1:5-6 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Psalm 21:2 You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Psalm 112:10 The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. Job 15:21 Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. Isaiah 66:4 So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Ezekiel 11:8 You fear the sword, so I will bring the sword against you, declares the Lord GOD. Job 3:25 For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me. Treasury of Scripture The fear of the wicked, it shall come on him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. fear Job 3:25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. Job 15:21 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him. Hebrews 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. the desire Psalm 21:2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah. Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. Jump to Previous Desire Evil-Doer Fear Feared Fears Granted Meeteth Overtake Righteous Upright WickedJump to Next Desire Evil-Doer Fear Feared Fears Granted Meeteth Overtake Righteous Upright WickedProverbs 10 1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vicesWhat the wicked man dreads will overtake him This phrase highlights the principle of divine justice and retribution. In biblical context, the wicked are those who live in opposition to God's commandments and moral order. The concept of fear and dread is often associated with the consequences of sin, as seen in Job 15:21, where the wicked are described as living in constant fear. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, believed in a moral universe where actions had consequences. The wicked's dread is often tied to their awareness of impending judgment, as seen in the story of Cain (Genesis 4:13-14), who feared retribution for his sin. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Galatians 6:7 states, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." but the desire of the righteous will be granted Persons / Places / Events 1. The WickedIn the context of Proverbs, the wicked are those who live in opposition to God's commandments and wisdom. They are characterized by their sinful actions and lack of reverence for God. 2. The Righteous The righteous are those who live in accordance with God's laws and seek His wisdom. They are characterized by their faithfulness, integrity, and trust in God. 3. Solomon Traditionally, Solomon is considered the author of Proverbs. He was the son of King David and known for his wisdom, which he received from God. 4. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction. 5. The Fear of the Lord A recurring theme in Proverbs, representing a deep respect and reverence for God, which is the foundation of wisdom. Teaching Points The Consequences of WickednessThe wicked live in fear of the consequences of their actions. Their dread is a result of their separation from God and His protection. The Reward of Righteousness The righteous can trust that their desires, aligned with God's will, will be fulfilled. This is a promise of God's faithfulness to those who seek Him. The Importance of Aligning Desires with God's Will True fulfillment comes when our desires are in harmony with God's purposes. This requires a heart that seeks after God's wisdom and righteousness. Living in the Fear of the Lord A life lived in reverence for God leads to wisdom and understanding, which guides us away from the path of the wicked and towards the blessings of the righteous.(24) The fear of the wicked--i.e., that of which he is afraid. (Comp. Isaiah 66:4; Hebrews 10:27.) The desire of the righteous shall be granted.--For they submit their will to the will of God, and pray for what He sees best for them, which accordingly He grants; moreover, the Holy Spirit also aids them, making intercession for them "according to the will of God" (Romans 8:27). Verse 24. - This verse is connected in thought with the preceding. The wicked, though he lightly carries on his evil practices, is troubled with the thought of the retribution which awaits him, and that which he fears shall come upon him (Proverbs 1:26; Job 3:25; Isaiah 66:4); Septuagint, "The wicked is involved in destruction." The desire of the righteous. The righteous will desire only that which is in agreement with God's will, and this God grants, if not in this world, certainly in the life to come. The LXX. has, "The desire of the just is acceptable."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew What the wickedרָ֭שָׁע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person dreads מְגוֹרַ֣ת (mə·ḡō·w·raṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4034: Fear, terror will overtake him, תְבוֹאֶ֑נּוּ (ṯə·ḇō·w·’en·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go but the desire וְתַאֲוַ֖ת (wə·ṯa·’ă·waṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8378: A longing, a delight of the righteous צַדִּיקִ֣ים (ṣad·dî·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous will be granted. יִתֵּֽן׃ (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set Links Proverbs 10:24 NIVProverbs 10:24 NLT Proverbs 10:24 ESV Proverbs 10:24 NASB Proverbs 10:24 KJV Proverbs 10:24 BibleApps.com Proverbs 10:24 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 10:24 Chinese Bible Proverbs 10:24 French Bible Proverbs 10:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:24 What the wicked fear will overtake them (Prov. 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