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In Proverbs 10:3, Solomon says, The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, but He will reject the craving of the wicked (v. 3). This proverb emphasizes that God is not a distant observer of human life; He is actively involved in sustaining the righteous and opposing the distorted appetites of the wicked. The Lord sees both need and desire, and He responds to them differently.
The righteous do experience hardship, and Solomon is not saying that godly people never suffer want. Rather, he is teaching that God does not abandon those who trust Him. He sustains them, provides for them, and keeps them from being forsaken. The righteous person brings his need before God in dependence, and that dependence is itself part of wisdom.
The wicked, however, are described not merely as hungry, but as having craving. This points to desires that are disordered and driven by self-rule rather than trust. The Lord reject[s] the craving of the wicked because He does not bless what is rooted in rebellion. Jesus echoes this truth when He teaches His followers to seek first God’s kingdom and trust the Father for their provision (Matthew 6:33).
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 10:3 Meaning
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