Proverbs 10:24

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

“For

what I fear comes upon me,

And what I dread befalls me.

“Sounds of terror are in his ears;

While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.

but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries.

You have given him his heart’s desire,
And You have not withheld the request of his lips.

Selah.

Delight yourself in the Lord;

And He will give you the desires of your heart.

He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He will also hear their cry and will save them.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

You have feared a sword; so I will bring a sword upon you,” the Lord God declares.

“All this happened to Nebuchadnezzar the king.