241 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

Other Translations of Proverbs 24:1-2

King James Version

241 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

English Standard Version

241 Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, 2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.

The Message

241 Don't envy bad people; don't even want to be around them. 2 All they think about is causing a disturbance; all they talk about is making trouble.

New King James Version

241 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking.

New Living Translation

241 Don't envy evil people or desire their company. 2 For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:1-2

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!