Proverbs 23:17

In 11 translations

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 Yahweh all day long.

ASV

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

LSV

Do not let your heart be envious at sinners, || But—in the fear of YHWH all the day.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long:

GNV

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

JPS

Let not thy heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the LORD all the day;

LXXE

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

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Original-language editions

WLC

אַל־יְקַנֵּ֣א לִ֭בְּךָ בַּֽחַטָּאִ֑ים כִּ֥י אִם־בְּיִרְאַת־יְ֝הוָ֗ה כָּל־הַיּֽוֹם׃

LXX-Br

Μὴ ζηλούτω ἡ καρδία σου ἁμαρτωλοὺς, ἀλλὰ ἐν φόβῳ Κυρίου ἴσθι ὅλην τὴν ἡμέραν.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 28:14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
• 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.
• Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
• 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.
• Psalms 37:1–3Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
• 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.
• Ecclesiastes 5:7For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
• Psalms 111:10–112:1The 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 24:1Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
• Psalms 73:3–7For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.…
• Ecclesiastes 12:13–14When 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. For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing,…

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