31 Do not envy the violent, and do not choose any of their ways,(A)
31 Don’t envy a violent man(A)or choose any of his ways;
30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh, but jealousy makes the bones rot.(A)
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,(A)but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.(B)
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners;(A)instead, always fear the Lord.(B)
24 Do not envy the wicked, nor desire to be with them,(A)2 for their minds devise violence, and their lips talk of mischief.(B)
24 Don’t envy evil men(A)or desire to be with them,(B)2 for their hearts plan violence,and their words stir up trouble.(C)
19 Do not fret because of evildoers. Do not envy the wicked,(A)20 for the evil have no future; the lamp of the wicked will go out.(B)
19 Don’t be agitated by evildoers,and don’t envy the wicked.(A)20 For the evil have no future;(B)the lamp of the wicked will be put out.(C)
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