Proverbs 23:17

Proverbs 23:17 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17Do not let your heart envy sinners,

but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

17¶Do not let your heart envy sinners,

But live in the fear of the Lord always.

17¶Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],

But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.

17Do not let your heart envy sinners,

but always continue in the fear of the Lord.

17Let not thy heart envy sinners;

But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

17Let not thine heart bee enuious against sinners: but let it bee in the feare of the Lord continually.

17Don’t let your heart envy sinners,

but rather fear Yahweh all day long.

17Do not long for what sinners have.

But always show great respect for the Lord.

17 —14— Do not be jealous of sinners. Always respect the Lord and obey him in everything that you do.

17Do not let your heart be envious at sinners, || But—in the fear of YHWH all the day.