10 My son, if sinners entice you,(A)
don’t be persuaded.(B)

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Avoid Evil Counsel

10 My son, if sinners entice you,
    do not consent.

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10 My son, if sinful men entice(A) you,
    do not give in(B) to them.(C)

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31 If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful.(A)

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31 If the righteous receive what they are due here on earth,
    how much more will the wicked and the sinner.

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31 If the righteous receive their due(A) on earth,
    how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners;(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.(B)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.(C)

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17 Never let yourself envy sinners;
    instead, remain[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
18 for there is surely a future life,
    and what you hope for will not be cut off.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:17 The Heb. lacks remain

Saying 15

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.(B)

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