Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
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 King James verseion
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day long.
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:
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 my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time. 18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.
Proverbs 24:1
Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;
Psalm 37:1-3
By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!
Psalm 73:3-7
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 111:10-1
To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;
Proverbs 15:16
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.
1 Peter 1:17
And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.