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Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

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ASV

Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

KJV

Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

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Original language & word study

10 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
אַל־'al-may notH408 →
יְקַנֵּ֣אye.ka.Ne'it be jealousH7065 →
לִ֭בְּךָLi.be.khaheart of yourH3820 →
בַּֽחַטָּאִ֑יםba.cha.ta.'Im<in> sinnersH2400 →
כִּ֥יkithatH3588 →
אִם־'im-exceptH518 →
בְּיִרְאַת־be.yir.'at-in [the] fear ofH3374 →
יְ֝הוָ֗הYah.wehYahwehH3068 →
כָּל־kol-allH3605 →
הַיּֽוֹם׃hai.Yomthe dayH3117 →

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Proverbs 3:6in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.Psalms 37:1Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.Ecclesiastes 12:13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.Proverbs 28:14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.Psalms 25:5Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.Psalms 73:3For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.Psalms 37:1–3Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.Ecclesiastes 5:7For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.Proverbs 24:19Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!Proverbs 3:31Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;Romans 3:18“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.1 Peter 2:17Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

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