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Proverbs 23:17

World English Bible

Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but rather fear Yahweh all day long.

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Proverbs 23:17 in other translations

Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

Proverbs 23:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:17 in context

  1. 15My son, if your heart is wise,
    then my heart will be glad, even mine.
  2. 16Yes, my heart will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.
  3. 17Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
    but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
  4. 18Indeed surely there is a future hope,
    and your hope will not be cut off.
  5. 19Listen, my son, and be wise,
    and keep your heart on the right path!