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
New Living Translation
31 Don’t envy violent people
or copy their 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
New Living Translation
30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
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
New Living Translation
17 Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to 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
New Living Translation
24 Don’t envy evil people
or desire their company.
2 For their hearts plot violence,
and their words always stir up 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
New Living Translation
19 Don’t fret because of evildoers;
don’t envy the wicked.
20 For evil people have no future;
the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
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