Proverbs 23:17

God's Word

Do not envy sinners in your heart. Instead, continue to fear the Lord.

Cross References

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.

Proverbs 15:16

Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and turmoil.

Proverbs 24:1

Do not envy evil people or wish you were with them,

Proverbs 24:19

Do not get overly upset with evildoers. Do not envy wicked people,

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the one who is always fearful ⌞of sin⌟, but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster.

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy a violent person. Do not choose any of his ways.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Don’t let your mouth talk you into committing a sin. Don’t say in the presence of a ⌞temple⌟ messenger, “My promise was a mistake!” Why should God become angry at your excuse and destroy what you’ve accomplished?

Ecclesiastes 5:7

In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear God.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace. The number of people increased as people lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

1 Peter 1:17

So if you call God your Father, live your time as temporary residents on earth in fear. He is the God who judges all people by what they have done, and he doesn’t play favorites.