Proverbs 10:24 · KJV

"The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted."

King James Version

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Passage Context

²²The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

²³It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

²⁴The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

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Devotional Reflection

HopeFear

The wicked are afraid that good, holy, and righteous things will win. They worry about not being in charge. They are afraid that death will find them. The righteous want goodness, holiness, and righteousness to win in the end. They let the Holy Spirit of God take charge of their lives. They know that death is an enemy, but that their Savior has already won over it. Isn't it comforting to know that the worst thing that will happen to the wicked is that they will be afraid?

Prayer

O LORD God, please let Your justice, mercy, and righteous ways prevail in the lives of everyone who wants to follow You and do what You desire. Please make my heart more like Yours when it comes to evil and the people who commit it. Also, give me a stronger desire to lead those who don't know You to Christ. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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