Proverbs 10:24 asv — The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

American Standard Version

"The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted. "

— Proverbs 10:24, American Standard Version

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Proverbs 10 — Context

21

The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

22

The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

23

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

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The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

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When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

27

The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Proverbs 10:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 10:24 say?
Proverbs 10:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted. ”
Where is Proverbs 10:24 in the Bible?
Proverbs 10:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 24.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 10:24.
What translation should I read Proverbs 10:24 in?
Proverbs 10:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 10:24?
Proverbs 10:24 reads (ASV): “The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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