Proverbs 23:17

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice it. His praise endures for ever!

Proverbs 15:16

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

Proverbs 24:1

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

Proverbs 24:19

Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked;

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not disobey either of them;

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways;

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Let not your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

Ecclesiastes 5:7

For when dreams increase, empty words grow many: but do you fear God.

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you invoke as Father him who judges each one impartially according to his deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile.