Proverbs 23:17

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

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  • 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 24:17-19
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    79%

    17Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

    18Otherwise, the LORD will see and disapprove, and He may turn His anger away from them.

    19Do not fret because of evildoers, and do not envy the wicked.

  • Prov 24:1
    79%

    1Do not envy wicked people or desire to be with them.

  • Ps 37:1
    78%

    1Do not fret because of evildoers, and do not envy those who commit injustice.

  • Prov 19:23
    76%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • Prov 3:31
    74%

    31Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways.

  • Prov 23:18-19
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    74%

    18For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right path.

  • Prov 3:7
    74%

    7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Prov 8:13
    73%

    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior, and perverse speech.

  • Prov 10:27
    73%

    27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

  • Ps 36:1
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    1To the choirmaster, a servant of the Lord, a psalm of David.

  • Prov 23:16
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    16Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

  • Ps 37:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out wicked schemes.

    8Cease from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil.

  • Isa 51:7
    72%

    7Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my teaching in your hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men or be dismayed by their insults.

  • Jer 17:17
    72%

    17Do not be a terror to me; You are my refuge on the day of disaster.

  • Eccl 8:12-13
    2 verses
    72%

    12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and lives a long time, I know that it will be well with those who fear God, who honor Him.

    13But it will not go well for the wicked, nor will they prolong their days like a shadow, because they do not fear God.

  • Prov 14:30
    72%

    30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

  • Prov 28:14
    72%

    14Blessed is the one who fears always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 15:16
    72%

    16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.

  • Prov 24:21
    71%

    21Fear the LORD, my son, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels.

  • Prov 3:25
    71%

    25Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.

  • Ps 2:11
    71%

    11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Prov 14:27
    71%

    27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning one away from the snares of death.

  • Ps 33:18
    71%

    18Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love.

  • Ps 73:3
    71%

    3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

  • Ps 141:4
    71%

    4Do not let my heart incline to an evil thing, to practice wicked deeds with those who do iniquity, and let me not eat of their delicacies.

  • Ps 119:36
    70%

    36Turn my heart toward Your testimonies and not toward selfish gain.

  • Eccl 7:17
    70%

    17Do not be excessively wicked, and do not act foolishly—why should you die before your time?

  • Ps 119:11
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    11I have hidden Your word in my heart so that I might not sin against You.

  • Prov 29:25
    70%

    25The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be kept safe.

  • Prov 21:26
    70%

    26All day long they crave and crave, but the righteous give and do not hold back.

  • Prov 3:5
    70%

    5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

  • Ps 1:1
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    1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers.

  • Ps 128:4
    70%

    4Behold, this is how the man who fears the Lord will be blessed.

  • Deut 17:20
    70%

    20In this way, his heart will not become proud above his fellow Israelites, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left. He and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in the midst of Israel.

  • Prov 1:15
    70%

    15My son, do not walk in the way with them; keep your foot away from their paths,

  • Prov 5:9
    70%

    9Lest you give your vigor to others, and your years to someone cruel;

  • Prov 14:2
    70%

    2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.

  • Prov 24:15
    70%

    15Do not lie in ambush, wicked person, at the house of the righteous; do not destroy their resting place.

  • Ps 36:11
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    11Extend your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

  • Ps 128:1
    70%

    1A song of ascents: Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways.

  • Ps 33:8
    70%

    8Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.

  • 1 Sam 12:24
    70%

    24Only fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. Consider what great things He has done for you.

  • Prov 25:17
    70%

    17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

  • Prov 1:10
    70%

    10My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

  • Ps 34:9
    69%

    9Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.