Proverbs 3:31
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
31 Do not envy the violent,
and do not choose any of their ways,(A)
Proverbs 3:31
Evangelical Heritage Version
31 Do not envy a violent person.
Do not choose any of his ways,
Proverbs 14:30
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
but jealousy makes the bones rot.(A)
Proverbs 14:30
Evangelical Heritage Version
30 A contented heart[a] gives life to the flesh,
but envy rots the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Literally a healing heart
Proverbs 23:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 23:17
Evangelical Heritage Version
17 Do not allow your heart to envy sinners.
Instead, always fear the Lord.
Proverbs 24:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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)
Proverbs 24:1-2
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 Do not envy evil people,
and do not wish to be with them,
2 because their hearts plan violence,
and their lips speak trouble.
Proverbs 24:19-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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)
Proverbs 24:19-20
Evangelical Heritage Version
19 Do not fret about evildoers.
Do not be jealous of wicked people,
20 because an evil person has no future.
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
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