Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
instead, always fear the Lord.
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.
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:
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.
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
when your lips say what is right.
instead, always fear the Lord.
and your hope will never fade.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:14
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 24:1
or desire to be with them,
Psalm 37:1-3
Davidic.
do not envy those who do wrong.
Psalm 73:3-7
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 111:10-1
all who follow His instructions
His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 3:31
or choose any of his ways;
Proverbs 15:16
than great treasure with turmoil.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
Acts 9:31
So the church
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises,
1 Peter 1:17
And if you address as Father the One who judges impartially