Proverbs 23:17 “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of…”

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

World English Bible

Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear the LORD all day long.

American Standard Version

Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

Geneva Bible 1599

Let not thine heart bee enuious against sinners: but let it bee in the feare of the Lord continually.

Darby Translation

Let not thy heart envy sinners, but [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day;

Young's Literal Translation

Let not thy heart be envious at sinners, But — in the fear of Jehovah all the day.

Bible in Basic English

Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

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Cross references

“not”

Psalm 37:1–3 Proverbs 3:31 Proverbs 24:1 Psalm 73:3–7

Psalm 37:1–3 · BSB

Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.

Proverbs 3:31 · BSB

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

Proverbs 24:1 · BSB

Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;

Psalm 73:3–7 · BSB

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

“be thou”

Proverbs 28:14 2 Corinthians 7:1 Proverbs 15:16 1 Peter 1:17 Ecclesiastes 5:7 Acts 9:31

Proverbs 28:14 · BSB

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Proverbs 15:16 · BSB

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

1 Peter 1:17 · BSB

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Ecclesiastes 5:7 · BSB

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

Acts 9:31 · BSB

Then 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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

18For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

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