Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every 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.
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 My innermost being will be glad when your lips speak what is right. 17 Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day, 18 for there is surely a future life, and what you hope for will not be cut off.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
Proverbs 24:1
Don't be envious of wicked men or wish you were with them,
Psalm 37:1-3
Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.
Psalm 73:3-7
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 111:10-1
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a violent man, and do not emulate his lifestyle.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
Acts 9:31
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
1 Peter 1:17
If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.