Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day long.
New American Standard Bible
But live in the
King James Version
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Holman Bible
instead, always fear the Lord.
International Standard Version
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
American Standard Version
Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
Amplified
Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
Bible in Basic English
Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;
Darby Translation
Let not thy heart envy sinners, but be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day;
Julia Smith Translation
Thy heart shall not envy against those sinning: but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
King James 2000
Let not your heart envy sinners: but be in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Lexham Expanded Bible
May your heart not envy the sinners, but [live] in fear of Yahweh {all day}.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let not thine heart be jealous to follow sinners; but keep thee still in the fear of the LORD all the day long:
NET Bible
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
New Heart English Bible
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.
The Emphasized Bible
Let not thy heart be envious of sinners, only of the reverence of Yahweh, all day long;
Webster
Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
World English Bible
Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.
Youngs Literal Translation
Let not thy heart be envious at sinners, But -- in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Proverbs 23:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
16 Yea, my heart shall rejoice when your lips speak right things. 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners; but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day long. 18 For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope shall not be cut off.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man dreading God, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 24:1
Do not be jealous of evil men, nor desire to be with them.
Psalm 37:1-3
A Psalm of David. Do not fret yourself with evil doers; and do not be envious against the workers of iniquity.
Psalm 73:3-7
For I was jealous of the proud, when I saw the peace of the wicked.
Psalm 111:10-1
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; all practicing them have good understanding; His praise stands forever.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy the cruel man, and choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
For in the multitude of dreams, both words and vanities abound; but fear God.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter. Fear God, and keep His commandments. For this is the whole duty of man.
Acts 9:31
Then, indeed, the churches had rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and having been built up. And having gone on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were increased.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Then having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilements of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Peter 1:17
And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to the work of each one, pass the time of your earthly residence in fear,