Verse 17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all day long.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 28:14 : 14 Blessed is the one who fears always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
  • Prov 3:31 : 31 Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways.
  • Prov 24:1 : 1 Do not envy wicked people or desire to be with them.
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.
  • Ps 37:1-3 : 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, and do not envy those who commit injustice. 2 For they will soon wither like grass and fade like green plants. 3 Trust in the LORD and do what is good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
  • Ps 73:3-7 : 3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. 5 They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills. 6 Therefore, pride is their necklace; violence clothes them like a garment. 7 Their eyes bulge from fatness; their imaginations overflow with malice.
  • Ps 111:10-112:1 : 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever. 1 Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD and greatly delights in His commandments.
  • Eccl 5:7 : 7 If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights being denied, do not be surprised at such matters. For one official is watched by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.
  • Eccl 12:13-14 : 13 Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.
  • Acts 9:31 : 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace as it was being built up. Walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing in number.
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, completing holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 Pet 1:17 : 17 If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here.