Proverbs 3:31
Expanded Bible
31 Don’t be jealous of those who use violence,
and don’t ·choose to be like them [L prefer their path; C of life].
Proverbs 3:31
Amplified Bible
31
Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.(A)
Proverbs 14:30
Expanded Bible
30 ·Peace of mind [L A healthy mind/heart] means a healthy body,
but jealousy will rot your bones.
Proverbs 14:30
Amplified Bible
30
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 23:17
Expanded Bible
Proverbs 23:17
Amplified Bible
17
Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
Proverbs 24:1-2
Expanded Bible
24 Don’t envy evil people
or ·try to be friends [L long to be] with them.
2 Their ·minds [L hearts] are ·always planning [focused/fixated on] violence,
and ·they always [L their lips] talk about making trouble [Ps. 37; 73].
Proverbs 24:1-2
Amplified Bible
Precepts and Warnings
24 Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;
2
For their minds plot violence,
And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].
Proverbs 24:19-20
Expanded Bible
19 Don’t ·envy [get mad at] evil people,
and don’t be jealous of the wicked.
20 An evil person has ·nothing to hope for [L no future];
the lamp of the wicked will be ·put out [extinguished].
Proverbs 24:19-20
Amplified Bible
19
Do not get upset because of evildoers,
Or be envious of the wicked,
20
For there will be no future for the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
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