Proverbs 23:17
15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
- KJV
- Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
- WEB
- Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear the LORD all day long.
- ASV
- Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
- DARBY
- Let not thy heart envy sinners, but [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day;
- BLB
- Do not let your heart be jealous of the sinners, but rather in the fear of YHWH all the day.
- ÅB
- La ikke ditt hjerte være nidkjært mot syndere, men alltid nidkjært for Herrens frykt!
- OTB
- La ikke ditt hjerte misunne syndere, men vær alltid ivrig etter frykten for Herren.
- B1930
- La ikke ditt hjerte være nidkjært mot syndere, men alltid nidkjært for Herrens frykt!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Read in context2 Corinthians 7:1
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.
Read in contextProverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Read in context1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 5:7
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
Read in contextActs 9:31
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.
Read in contextPsalms 37:1–3
Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
Read in contextPsalms 111:10–112:1
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
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