Proverbs 10:22-24

English Standard Version

²²^(A)The blessing of the Lord makes rich,
    and he adds no sorrow with it.^[a]
²³Doing wrong is ^(B)like a joke to a fool,
    but ^(C)wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
²⁴^(D)What the wicked dreads ^(E)will come upon him,
    but ^(F)the desire of the righteous will be granted.

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Proverbs 10:22 Or and toil adds nothing to it

Proverbs 10:22-24

New International Version

²²The blessing of the Lord^(A) brings wealth,^(B)
without painful toil for it.^(C)

²³A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,^(D)
but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

²⁴What the wicked dread^(E) will overtake them;^(F)
what the righteous desire will be granted.^(G)

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