Proverbs 24:1-2

New Living Translation

24 Don’t envy evil people
or desire their company.
²For their hearts plot violence,
and their words always stir up trouble.

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Proverbs 24:1-2

International Standard Version

Benefits of Wisdom

24 Don’t be envious of wicked men
or wish you were with them,
²because they^[a] plan violence,
and they are always talking^[b] about trouble.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 24:2 Lit. because their hearts
Proverbs 24:2 Lit. and their lips talk

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