Proverbs 3:31
New American Standard Bible
31 (A)Do not envy a violent person,
And do not choose any of his ways.
Proverbs 3:31
International Standard Version
31 Do not envy a violent man,
and do not emulate his lifestyle.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:31 Lit. ways
Proverbs 14:30
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:30
International Standard Version
30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body,
but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot.
Proverbs 23:17
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:17 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 23:17 Lit all the day
Proverbs 23:17
International Standard Version
17 Never let yourself envy sinners;
instead, remain[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:17 The Heb. lacks remain
Proverbs 24:1-2
New American Standard Bible
Precepts and Warnings
24 Do not be (A)envious of evil people,
Nor desire to (B)be with them;
2 For their [a]minds plot (C)violence,
And their lips (D)talk of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit hearts
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
New American Standard Bible
19 (A)Do not get upset because of evildoers
Or be (B)envious of the wicked;
20 For (C)there will be no [a](D)future for the evil person;
The (E)lamp of the wicked will be put 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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