Proverbs 11:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

What good people want leads only to good things, but what evil people expect will bring God's anger.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that righteous people desire things that lead to good outcomes, while wicked people can only expect to face consequences for their evil ways.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during Israel's golden age under King Solomon, around 970-930 BC, when wisdom literature flourished. Solomon collected these sayings to teach people how to live wisely and distinguish between righteous and wicked behavior. The contrast between the righteous and wicked was a central theme in Hebrew wisdom teaching, reflecting their understanding that moral choices have inevitable consequences.

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