Proverbs Chapter 10 · Verse 24
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Original Language Analysis
רָ֭שָׁע
of the wicked
H7563
רָ֭שָׁע
of the wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
2 of 7
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
הִ֣יא
H1931
הִ֣יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 7
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
תְבוֹאֶ֑נּוּ
it shall come
H935
תְבוֹאֶ֑נּוּ
it shall come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
4 of 7
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
Cross References
Psalms 145:19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.Matthew 5:6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.Isaiah 66:4I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.Job 15:21A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.Hebrews 10:27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.Psalms 21:2Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.Job 3:25For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.John 14:18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.John 16:24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.Psalms 37:4Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Historical Context
Reflects biblical theology of divine justice - the wicked rightly fear judgment that will surely come, while the righteous confidently hope for blessing that will be granted.
Questions for Reflection
- What do your fears and desires reveal about your spiritual condition?
- How does the gospel transform both what you fear and what you desire?
Analysis & Commentary
The fear of the wicked shall come upon him, but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. What the wicked fear (divine judgment) will indeed come; what the righteous desire (blessing) will be granted. This verse presents poetic justice - the wicked's fears and righteous's hopes both realized. The principle: your expectations reflect your spiritual state and will be fulfilled accordingly. Fear betrays guilt; holy desire anticipates gracious provision.