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.

What I feared has come upon me. What I dreaded has happened to me.

Terrifying sounds fill his ears. When all seems well, marauders attack him.

But there remains a certain fearful expectation of judgment and a fiery indignation, which will devour God's enemies.

You gave him his heart's desire. You did not refuse the prayer from his lips.

Be happy with Jehovah and he will provide you with the desires of your heart.

He will fulfill the desire of those who reverence him. He will also hear their cry and will save them.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

I will not leave you desolate. I will come to you.

Until now you have not asked a single thing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.

This is the confidence that we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

Are you afraid of swords? I will bring soldiers with swords to attack you,' is the utterance of Jehovah.

All this happened to king Nebuchadnezzar.