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

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:1

New International Version

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

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!