Proverbs 23:17

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 28:14 : 14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
  • Prov 3:31 : 31 Don't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
  • Prov 24:1 : 1 Don't be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:
  • Prov 15:16 : 16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.
  • Ps 37:1-3 : 1 Don't fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
  • Ps 73:3-7 : 3 For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no struggles in their death, but their strength is firm. 5 They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men. 6 Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment. 7 Their eyes bulge with fat. Their minds pass the limits of conceit.
  • Ps 111:10-112:1 : 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! 1 Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.
  • Eccl 5:7 : 7 For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
  • Eccl 12:13-14 : 13 This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.
  • Acts 9:31 : 31 So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 Pet 1:17 : 17 If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:

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    17 Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

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    1 Don't be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:

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    1 Don't fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

  • Prov 19:23
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    23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

  • Prov 3:31
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    31 Don't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.

  • Prov 23:18-19
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    18 Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.

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    7 Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

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    13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

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    16 yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.

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    7 Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

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    7 "Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; don't fear the reproach of men, neither be dismayed at their insults.

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    17 Don't be a terror to me: you are my refuge in the day of evil.

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    12 Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.

    13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn't fear God.

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    30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

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    14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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    16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

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    21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

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    25 Don't be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes:

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    11 Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Prov 14:27
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    27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

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    4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh.

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    17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

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    10 My son, if sinners entice you, don't consent.

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