23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:23

King James Version

23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

English Standard Version

23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.

The Message

23 The desires of good people lead straight to the best, but wicked ambition ends in angry frustration.

New King James Version

23 The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

New Living Translation

23 The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:23

Commentary on Proverbs 11:23

(Read Proverbs 11:23)

The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves.