Proverbs 23:17
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
Other Translations of Proverbs 23:17
King James Version
17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
English Standard Version
17 Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
The Message
17 Don't for a minute envy careless rebels; soak yourself in the Fear-of-God -
New King James Version
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;
New Living Translation
17 Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord .
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:17
Commentary on Proverbs 23:17-18
(Read Proverbs 23:17-18)
The believer's expectation shall not be disappointed; the end of his trials, and of the sinner's prosperity, is at hand.