¹⁷ Do not let your heart envy^(A) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

¹⁸ There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.^(A)

24 Do not envy^(A) the wicked,
    do not desire their company;

² for their hearts plot violence,^(A)
    and their lips talk about making trouble.^(B)

¹⁹ Do not fret^(A) because of evildoers
    or be envious of the wicked,

²⁰ for the evildoer has no future hope,
    and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.^(A)