King James Version
What Does Proverbs 10:24 Mean?
“The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.”
Context
22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
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The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(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).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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