Proverbs 23:17

New English Translation

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

Cross References

Psalm 111:10

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

Proverbs 24:1

Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;

Proverbs 24:19

Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell the priest, “It was a mistake!” Why make God angry at you so that he would destroy the work of your hands?”

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.