Proverbs 23:17

Modern English Version

Let not your heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

Cross References

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commands. His praise endures forever!

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with trouble.

Proverbs 24:1

Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,

Proverbs 24:19

Fret not because of evildoers, nor be envious of the wicked,

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not associate with those given to change,

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy the oppressor and do not choose any of his ways,

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not say to the priestly messenger that it is an inadvertent sin. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

Ecclesiastes 5:7

For when there is an abundance of dreams and futilities, then words increase too. Therefore it is God you should fear.

Acts 9:31

Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourning.