Pro 10:24 | MHM | STEP | The Advantages of the Righteous This section compares the future of the righteous and the wicked. It shows that God promises good things to those who follow Him, but warns of trouble for those who do evil. The destinies of both groups are set side by side to help us understand the difference. v. 24 : The wicked often have fears about what might happen to them, and these fears will come true. The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him . Even if they sometimes hope for good things, their worries about punishment are real, and God will be as terrible as they fear (Psalm 90:11 ). On the other hand, the righteous may also have fears, but their main desire is to know God’s favor and happiness in Him. The desire of the righteous shall be granted (Proverbs 10:24 ). God will give them what they truly want, according to their faith, not their fears (Psalm 37:4 ).

‏ Proverbs 10:24

The Advantages of the Righteous

This section compares the future of the righteous and the wicked. It shows that God promises good things to those who follow Him, but warns of trouble for those who do evil. The destinies of both groups are set side by side to help us understand the difference.

v. 24: The wicked often have fears about what might happen to them, and these fears will come true. The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him . Even if they sometimes hope for good things, their worries about punishment are real, and God will be as terrible as they fear (Psalm 90:11 ^a). On the other hand, the righteous may also have fears, but their main desire is to know God’s favor and happiness in Him. The desire of the righteous shall be granted (Proverbs 10:24 ^b). God will give them what they truly want, according to their faith, not their fears (Psalm 37:4 ^c).