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Proverbs 23:17
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KJ21
Let not thine heart envy sinners, but be thou in fear of the Lord all the day long.
ASV
Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
AMP
Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation], But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
AMPC
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord all the day long.
BRG
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
CSB
Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord.
CSBA
Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord.
CEB
Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but fear the Lord constantly;
CJB
Don’t envy sinners, but follow the example of those who always fear God;
CEV
Don't be jealous of sinners, but always honor the Lord.
DARBY
Let not thy heart envy sinners, but [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day;
DRA
Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long:
ERV
Never envy evil people, but always respect the Lord.
EASY
14. Do not be jealous of sinners. Always respect the Lord and obey him in everything that you do.
EHV
Do not allow your heart to envy sinners. Instead, always fear the Lord.
ESV
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
ESVUK
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
EXB
Don’t let your heart envy sinners [Ps. 73], but always ·respect [fear; 1:7] the Lord.
GNV
Let not thine heart be envious against sinners: but let it be in the fear of the Lord continually.
GW
Do not envy sinners in your heart. Instead, continue to fear the Lord.
GNT
Don't be envious of sinful people; let reverence for the Lord be the concern of your life.
HCSB
Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord.
ICB
Don’t envy sinners. But always respect the Lord.
ISV
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the Lord every day,
JUB
¶ Let not thy heart envy sinners, but persevere in the fear of the LORD all day long.
KJV
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
AKJV
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
LSB
Do not let your heart be jealous of sinners, But be zealous in the fear of Yahweh always.
LEB
May your heart not envy the sinners, but live in fear of Yahweh all day.
TLB
Don’t envy evil men but continue to reverence the Lord all the time, for surely you have a wonderful future ahead of you. There is hope for you yet!
MSG
Don’t for a minute envy careless rebels; soak yourself in the Fear-of-God— That’s where your future lies. Then you won’t be left with an armload of nothing.
MEV
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all day long;
NOG
Do not envy sinners in your heart. Instead, continue to fear Yahweh.
NABRE
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but only those who always fear the Lord;
NASB
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always.
NASB1995
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always.
NCB
Do not allow your heart to envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord;
NCV
Don’t envy sinners, but always respect the Lord.
NET
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
NIRV
Do not long for what sinners have. But always show great respect for the Lord.
NIV
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
NIVUK
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
NKJV
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day;
NLV
Do not let your heart be jealous of sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always.
NLT
Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord.
NRSVA
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the Lord.
NRSVACE
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the Lord.
NRSVCE
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the Lord.
NRSVUE
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the Lord.
OJB
Let not thine lev envy chatta’im, but be thou in the Yirat Hashem kol hayom.
RGT
Do not let your heart be envious against sinners. But let it be in the fear of the LORD, continually.
RSV
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
RSVCE
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
TLV
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be in the fear of Adonai.
VOICE
Don’t be envious of those wrapped up in sin, but always maintain a healthy respect for the Eternal.
WEB
Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
WYC
(Let) Thine heart follow not sinners; but be thou in the dread of the Lord all day (but be thou in the fear of the Lord/with reverence for the Lord all day long).
YLT
Let not thy heart be envious at sinners, But -- in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
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