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Proverbs 23:17

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Proverbs 23:17 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

    BBE

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

    DBY

  • Don't let your heart envy sinners; But rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

    WEB

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

    YLT

  • Let not yours heart envy sinners: but be you in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

    BSB

In context

15My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

16Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

17Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

18For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

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