Proverbs 3:31
World English Bible
31 Don’t envy the man of violence.
Choose none 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
World English Bible
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.
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
World English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
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
World English Bible
24 Don’t be envious of evil men,
neither desire to be with them;
2 for their hearts plot violence
and their lips talk about mischief.
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
World English Bible
19 Don’t fret yourself because of evildoers,
neither be envious of the wicked;
20 for there will be no reward to the evil man.
The lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
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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