Proverbs 23:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:17

BSB

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

AKJV

Let not your heart envy sinners: but be you in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

CPDV

Let not your heart compete with sinners. But be in the fear of the Lord all day long.

ERV

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

NHEB

Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.

SMT

Thy heart shall not envy against those sinning: but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:17

LetnotthineheartH3820Noun Masculine envyH7065Verb sinnersH2400butbethouinthefearH3374Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameallthedayH3117Noun Masculinelong

Commentary for Proverbs 23:17

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Overview of Proverbs 23:17

Summary

Avoid envying wrongdoers, maintain reverent devotion

Event

Warning against sinful envy

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC