Proverbs 11:23

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 11:7 similarly declares the wicked's hope perishes at death — reinforcing the same outcome as the 'hope bringing wrath' here.

Proverbs 10:28 parallels this contrast: righteous hope brings joy, wicked expectation perishes — matching the good vs wrath dichotomy.

Psalm 10:17 Parallel

Psalm 10:17 shows God hearing the desire of the afflicted — the righteous's desire indeed leads to good as God responds.

Psalm 37:4 Parallel

Psalm 37:4 promises God gives the desires of those who delight in Him — directly aligning with the righteous's desire ending in good.

Matthew 5:6 Parallel

Matthew 5:6 promises the hungry for righteousness will be filled — exactly the righteous's desire ending in good.

Psalm 27:4 Parallel

Psalm 27:4 exemplifies the righteous's desire: to dwell with God. This longing is the kind that ends in good.

Isaiah 26:9 Parallel

Isaiah 26:9 yearns for God in the night — this is the righteous's desire that ends in good, as the proverb states.

Romans 2:8 Related theme

Romans 2:8 also describes wrath for those who reject truth — echoing the fate of the wicked's hope here.

Romans 2:9 Related theme

Romans 2:9 continues the theme: trouble and distress for evildoers — aligning with the wrath that comes from wicked hope.

Hebrews 10:27 Related theme

Hebrews 10:27 speaks of fearful expectation of judgment for God's enemies — akin to the wicked's hope bringing wrath.

Psalm 39:7 Parallel

Psalm 39:7 places hope in God — the righteous's hope is in the Lord, not in vain like the wicked's.

Psalm 119:5 Parallel

Psalm 119:5 expresses a longing for steadfast obedience — a righteous desire that aligns with the proverb's promise.

Psalm 119:10 shows seeking God wholeheartedly — a righteous desire that leads to good per the proverb.