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
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
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
International Standard Version
30 A tranquil mind brings life to one’s body,
but jealousy causes one’s bones to rot.
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
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
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
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
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
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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