Proverbs 3:31
World English Bible
31 Don’t envy the man of violence.
Choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 3:31
Common English Bible
31 Don’t envy violent people
or choose any of their 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
Common English Bible
30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body,
but jealousy rots the bones.
Proverbs 23:17
World English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
Proverbs 23:17
Common English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but fear the Lord constantly;
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
Common English Bible
24 Don’t envy evil people,
and don’t long to be with them.
2 Their hearts are focused on violence,
and their lips speak of trouble.
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
Common English Bible
19 Don’t get fighting mad at evil people;
don’t be envious of the wicked.
20 Indeed, there is no future for the evil;
the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
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