19 Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked,

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:19

King James Version

19 Fret Fret...: or, Keep not company with the wicked not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

English Standard Version

19 Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked,

The Message

19 Don't bother your head with braggarts or wish you could succeed like the wicked.

New King James Version

19 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the wicked;

New Living Translation

19 Don't fret because of evildoers; don't envy the wicked.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:19

Commentary on Proverbs 24:19-20

(Read Proverbs 24:19-20)

Envy not the wicked their prosperity; be sure there is no true happiness in it.