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Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 23:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 23:17 in other translations
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear the LORD all day long.
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the Lord all the day long.
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In context
14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
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