Proverbs 24:1-2
Legacy Standard Bible
My Son, Fear Yahweh
24 Do not be (A)jealous of evil men,
And do not desire to (B)be with them;
2 For their heart meditates on (C)destruction,
And their lips (D)talk of mischief.
Proverbs 24:1-2
International Standard Version
Benefits of Wisdom
24 Don’t be envious of wicked men
or wish you were with them,
2 because they[a] plan violence,
and they are always talking[b] about trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit. because their hearts
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit. and their lips talk
Proverbs 24:19-20
Legacy Standard Bible
19 (A)Do not fret because of evildoers
Do not be (B)jealous of the wicked;
20 For (C)there will be no [a](D)future for the evil one;
The (E)lamp of the wicked will go out.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:20 Lit latter end
Proverbs 24:19-20
International Standard Version
19 Don’t be anxious about those who practice evil,
and don’t be envious of the wicked.
20 For the wicked man has no future;
the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
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