Proverbs 24:19
19 Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked,
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:19
King James Version
19 Fret
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.
Proverbs 24:21
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:21
King James Version
21 My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
English Standard Version
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise,
The Message
21 Fear God, dear child - respect your leaders; don't be defiant or mutinous.
New King James Version
21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;
New Living Translation
21 My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don't associate with rebels,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:21
Commentary on Proverbs 24:21-22
(Read Proverbs 24:21-22)
The godly in the land, will be quiet in the land. There may be cause to change for the better, but have nothing to do with them that are given change.
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.