Proverbs 24:1

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:1

BSB
Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
AKJV
Be not you envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
CPDV
Do not imitate evil men, nor desire to be among them.
ERV
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
NHEB
Do not be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:
SMT
Thou shalt not envy against men of evil, thou shalt not desire to be with them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:1

BenotthouenviousH7065VerbagainstevilH7451menH582Noun MasculineneitherdesireH183Verbtobewiththem

Commentary for Proverbs 24:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:1
Summary
Avoid envying or desiring wicked associations
Event
Warning against envy of wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom