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 .

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.

18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Other Translations of Proverbs 23:18

King James Version

18 For surely there is an end; end: or, reward and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

English Standard Version

18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

The Message

18 That's where your future lies. Then you won't be left with an armload of nothing.

New King James Version

18 For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off.

New Living Translation

18 You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:18

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.