Proverbs 23:17

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 23:17

Let not thine heart enuy sinners, but be thou in the feare of the Lord all the day long.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Do not let your heart envy sinners, But {live} in the fear of the LORD always.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Let not thy heart envy sinners; But `be thou' in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
- Webster's Bible

Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.
- World English Bible

Let not thy heart be envious at sinners, But -- in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Let not thy heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the LORD all the day;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 23:17

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:17


23:16 My reins - I shall rejoice with all my soul.

23:18 An end - An expected and happy end for such as fear God.

23:19 Guide - Order the whole course of thine affections and actions. In the way - In God's way.


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