Proverbs 3:31

New International Reader's Version

Don’t be jealous of a person who hurts others. Don’t choose any of their ways.

Cross References

Psalm 37:1

Don’t be upset because of sinful people. Don’t be jealous of those who do wrong.

Psalm 73:3

I saw that proud and sinful people were doing well. And I began to long for what they had.

Proverbs 12:12

Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while. But those who do what is right last forever.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not long for what sinners have. But always show great respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 24:1

Do not want what evil people have. Don’t long to be with them.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Suppose you see poor people being mistreated somewhere. And what is being done to them isn’t right or fair. Don’t be surprised by that. One official is watched by a higher one. Officials who are even higher are watching both of them.

Galatians 5:21

It wants what others have. It gets drunk and takes part in wild parties. It does many things of that kind. I warn you now as I did before. People who live like this will not receive God’s kingdom.