Parallel Verses
Amplified
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.
New American Standard Bible
But live in the
King James Version
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Holman Bible
instead, always fear the Lord.
International Standard Version
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
American Standard Version
Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
Bible in Basic English
Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;
Darby Translation
Let not thy heart envy sinners, but be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day;
Julia Smith Translation
Thy heart shall not envy against those sinning: but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
King James 2000
Let not your heart envy sinners: but be in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Lexham Expanded Bible
May your heart not envy the sinners, but [live] in fear of Yahweh {all day}.
Modern King James verseion
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day long.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let not thine heart be jealous to follow sinners; but keep thee still in the fear of the LORD all the day long:
NET Bible
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
New Heart English Bible
Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.
The Emphasized Bible
Let not thy heart be envious of sinners, only of the reverence of Yahweh, all day long;
Webster
Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
World English Bible
Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.
Youngs Literal Translation
Let not thy heart be envious at sinners, But -- in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Proverbs 23:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Learning From Your Father
16
Yes, my heart will rejoice
When your lips speak right things.
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.
Surely there is a future [and a reward],
And your hope and expectation will not be cut off.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times,
But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.
Proverbs 24:1
Nor desire to be with them;
Psalm 37:1-3
Nor be envious toward wrongdoers;
Psalm 73:3-7
For I was envious of the arrogant
As I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 111:10-1
The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
For in a multitude of dreams and in a flood of words there is worthlessness. Rather [reverently] fear God [and worship Him with awe-filled respect, knowing who He is].
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
Acts 9:31
So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
1 Peter 1:17
If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.