Proverbs 11:23

God's Word

The desire of righteous people ends only in good, but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.

Cross References

Psalm 10:17

You have heard the desire of oppressed people, O Lord. You encourage them. You pay close attention to them

Psalm 119:10

I wholeheartedly searched for you. Do not let me wander away from your commandments.

Psalm 119:5

I pray that my ways may become firmly established so that I can obey your laws.

Psalm 27:4

I have asked one thing from the Lord. This I will seek: to remain in the Lord’s house all the days of my life in order to gaze at the Lord’s beauty and to search for an answer in his temple.

Psalm 37:4

Be happy with the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Proverbs 10:28

The hope of righteous people ⌞leads to⌟ joy, but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.

Proverbs 11:24

One person spends freely and yet grows richer, while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer.

Proverbs 11:7

At the death of a wicked person, hope vanishes. Moreover, his confidence in strength vanishes.

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of righteous people are fair. The advice of wicked people is treacherous.

Proverbs 13:2

A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability, but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.

Isaiah 26:9

With my soul I long for you at night. Yes, with my spirit I eagerly look for you. When your guiding principles are on earth, those who live in the world learn to do what is right.

Jeremiah 17:16

I have not run away from being your shepherd, and I have not longed for the day of destruction. You know what came out of my mouth.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied.

Hebrews 10:27

All that is left is a terrifying wait for judgment and a raging fire that will consume God’s enemies.