Proverbs 11:23

The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath.

Romans 2:8-9

but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.

Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 10:17

O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear

Psalm 27:4

One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.

Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 39:7-8

"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.

Psalm 119:5

Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!

Psalm 119:10

With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!

Proverbs 11:7

When the wicked dies, his hope will perish, and the expectation of wealth perishes too.

Isaiah 26:9

My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

Jeremiah 17:16

I have not run away from being your shepherd, nor have I desired the day of sickness. You know what came out of my lips; it was before your face.

Matthew 5:6

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

Hebrews 10:27

but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

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Bible References

Desire

Psalm 10:17
O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear
Psalm 27:4
One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 39:7
"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
Psalm 119:5
Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
Isaiah 26:9
My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Jeremiah 17:16
I have not run away from being your shepherd, nor have I desired the day of sickness. You know what came out of my lips; it was before your face.
Matthew 5:6
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Expectation

Proverbs 11:7
When the wicked dies, his hope will perish, and the expectation of wealth perishes too.
Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
Romans 2:8
but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.
Hebrews 10:27
but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.

General references

Psalm 20:4
May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans!

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