Proverbs 24:19
What does Proverbs 24:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 24:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not be troubled because of evil-doers, or have envy of sinners:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Fret not thyself at evil doers, Be not envious at the wicked,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Contend not with the wicked, nor seek to be like the ungodly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, [and] be not envious of the wicked:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:
- Revelation 18:4
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues:
- Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
- Proverbs 24:1
Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:
- Psalms 119:115
Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.
- 2 Corinthians 6:17
Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you,
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