Holy Scripture
Proverbs 10:24
A church father on this verse
“What the wicked fears shall come upon him, etc. He speaks of that wicked one who sins knowingly. Therefore, the wicked fear to see the strict judge; the righteous desire to be dissolved and be with Christ: he, lest he be deprived of earthly joys and punished with eternal vengeance; they, lest their pilgrimage be prolo…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
24The ungodly is engulfed in destruction; But the desire of the righteous is acceptable.
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22The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; It enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.
23A fool does mischief in sport; But wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.
— Proverbs 10:24 —
25When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; But the righteous turns aside and escapes forever.
26As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, So iniquity hurts those that practice it.