World English Bible
Proverbs 11:23
“The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 11
21
Most certainly, the evil man will not be unpunished, but the seed of the righteous will be delivered.
22
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
23
The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
25
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.