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31 Don’t envy the man of violence.
    Choose none of his ways.

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31 Do not envy(A) the violent
    or choose any of their ways.

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30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.

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30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.(A)

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17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
    but rather fear Yahweh all day long.

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Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy(A) sinners,
    but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

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24 Don’t be envious of evil men,
    neither desire to be with them;
for their hearts plot violence
    and their lips talk about mischief.

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Saying 20

24 Do not envy(A) the wicked,
    do not desire their company;
for their hearts plot violence,(B)
    and their lips talk about making trouble.(C)

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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.

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Saying 29

19 Do not fret(A) because of evildoers
    or be envious of the wicked,
20 for the evildoer has no future hope,
    and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.(B)

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