Proverbs 23:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.”
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“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Let not thy heart be envious at sinners, But--in the fear of Jehovah all the day.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 23:17 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 37:1Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
- Psalms 73:3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
- Proverbs 3:31Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
- Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
- Proverbs 24:1Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
- Proverbs 24:19Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.
- Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
- Proverbs 28:14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
- Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
- Ecclesiastes 5:7For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
- Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
- 2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
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