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Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the Lord all the day long.
Proverbs 23:17 · New Heart English 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.
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear the LORD all day long.
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In context
14 Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.
15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:
16 yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the Lord all the day long.
18 Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
20 Do not be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:
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