Proverbs 3:31
Amplified Bible
31
Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.(A)
Proverbs 3:31
New American Standard Bible
31 (A)Do not envy a violent person,
And do not choose any of his ways.
Proverbs 14:30
Amplified Bible
30
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 14:30
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 23:17
Amplified Bible
17
Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
Proverbs 23:17
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:17 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 23:17 Lit all the day
Proverbs 24:1-2
Amplified Bible
Precepts and Warnings
24 Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;
2
For their minds plot violence,
And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].
Proverbs 24:1-2
New American Standard Bible
Precepts and Warnings
24 Do not be (A)envious of evil people,
Nor desire to (B)be with them;
2 For their [a]minds plot (C)violence,
And their lips (D)talk of trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:2 Lit hearts
Proverbs 24:19-20
Amplified Bible
19
Do not get upset because of evildoers,
Or be envious of the wicked,
20
For there will be no future for the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 24:19-20
New American Standard Bible
19 (A)Do not get upset because of evildoers
Or be (B)envious of the wicked;
20 For (C)there will be no [a](D)future for the evil person;
The (E)lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:20 Lit latter end
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