Proverbs 23:17
New International Version
Saying 15
17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 23:17
King James Version
17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
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Proverbs 28:14
New International Version
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
King James Version
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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1 Peter 1:17
King James Version
17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
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2 Corinthians 7:1
New International Version
7 Therefore, since we have these promises,(A) dear friends,(B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness(C) out of reverence for God.
2 Corinthians 7:1
King James Version
7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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Ecclesiastes 5:7
New International Version
7 Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.(A)
Ecclesiastes 5:7
King James Version
7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
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Proverbs 15:16
New International Version
16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord
than great wealth with turmoil.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
King James Version
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.
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Acts 9:31
New International Version
31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria(A) enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.(B)
Acts 9:31
King James Version
31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
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Proverbs 3:31
New International Version
31 Do not envy(A) the violent
or choose any of their ways.
Proverbs 3:31
King James Version
31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
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Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
King James Version
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
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Proverbs 24:1
New International Version
Saying 20
24 Do not envy(A) the wicked,
do not desire their company;
Proverbs 24:1
King James Version
24 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
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Psalm 111:10-112:1
New International Version
10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom;(B)
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.(C)
To him belongs eternal praise.(D)
Psalm 112[a]
Footnotes
- Psalm 112:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Psalm 112:1 Hebrew Hallelu Yah
Psalm 37:1-3
New International Version
Psalm 37[a]
Of David.
Footnotes
- Psalm 37:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Psalm 37:1-3
King James Version
37 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
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Psalm 73:3-7
New International Version
4 They have no struggles;
their bodies are healthy and strong.[a]
5 They are free(C) from common human burdens;
they are not plagued by human ills.
6 Therefore pride(D) is their necklace;(E)
they clothe themselves with violence.(F)
7 From their callous hearts(G) comes iniquity[b];
their evil imaginations have no limits.
Footnotes
- Psalm 73:4 With a different word division of the Hebrew; Masoretic Text struggles at their death; / their bodies are healthy
- Psalm 73:7 Syriac (see also Septuagint); Hebrew Their eyes bulge with fat
Psalm 73:3-7
King James Version
3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
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