King James Version
Proverbs 10:24 in the King James Version says “The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.”
Proverbs 10:24 · KJV
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
KJV Study — Public Domain
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
“upon him but the desire”
H8378a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
“shall be granted”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
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