241 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:1

King James Version

241 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

English Standard Version

241 Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,

The Message

241 Don't envy bad people; don't even want to be around them.

New King James Version

241 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;

New Living Translation

241 Don't envy evil people or desire their company.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:1

Commentary on Proverbs 24:1-2

(Read Proverbs 24:1-2)

Envy not sinners. And let not a desire ever come into thy mind, Oh that I could shake off restraints!

2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:2

King James Version

2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

English Standard Version

2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.

The Message

2 All they think about is causing a disturbance; all they talk about is making trouble.

New King James Version

2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking.

New Living Translation

2 For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:2

Commentary on Proverbs 24:1-2

(Read Proverbs 24:1-2)

Envy not sinners. And let not a desire ever come into thy mind, Oh that I could shake off restraints!