Proverbs 3:31
Authorized (King James) Version
31 Envy thou not the oppressor,
and choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 3:31
American Standard Version
31 Envy thou not the man of violence,
And choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 14:30
Authorized (King James) Version
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh:
but envy the rottenness of the bones.
Proverbs 14:30
American Standard Version
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh;
But [a]envy is the rottenness of the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or, jealousy
Proverbs 23:17
Authorized (King James) Version
17 Let not thine heart envy sinners:
but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
Proverbs 23:17
American Standard Version
17 Let not thy heart envy sinners;
But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
Proverbs 24:1-2
Authorized (King James) Version
24 Be not thou envious against evil men,
neither desire to be with them.
2 For their heart studieth destruction,
and their lips talk of mischief.
Proverbs 24:1-2
American Standard Version
24 Be not thou envious against evil men;
Neither desire to be with them:
2 For their heart studieth oppression,
And their lips talk of mischief.
Proverbs 24:19-20
Authorized (King James) Version
19 Fret not thyself because of evil men,
neither be thou envious at the wicked;
20 for there shall be no reward to the evil man;
the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 24:19-20
American Standard Version
19 Fret not thyself because of evil-doers;
Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
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