Proverbs 23:17

The English Standar Version

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; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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 join with those who do otherwise,

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever 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[3] into sin, and do not say before the messenger[4] 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 and words grow many, there is vanity;[5] but God is the one you must fear.

Acts 9:31

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

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body[1] and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

1 Peter 1:17

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,