Devine Scripture

Proverbs 23:17

Proverbs chapter 23 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

Context

v.16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

v.17This passage

v.18For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 9:31

    So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:13

    This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:7

    For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

  • Proverbs 24:1

    Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

  • Psalms 73:3

    For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

  • Proverbs 3:31

    Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.