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 the very thing I dreaded has happened to me, and what I feared has come upon me.

Terrifying sounds fill his ears; in a time of peace marauders attack him.

but only a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fury of fire that will consume God's enemies.

You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

"I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you.

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that your joy may be complete.

And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

You fear the sword, so the sword I will bring against you,' declares the sovereign Lord.

Now all of this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar.