Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 11:23

"The desire of the righteous is only good; [But] the expectation of the wicked is wrath." — Proverbs 11:23 (ASV)

The desire of the righteous is only good, and therefore it, being in accordance with the will of God, is granted to them.

The expectation of the wicked is wrath.— Rather, presumption; they do not ask in the way or for the things that God wills for them (James 4:3), and therefore it is mere presumption on their part to expect the fulfillment of their desires.