Proverbs 23:17

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

Proverbs 23:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:

16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

17Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:

18For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.

19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.

20Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh:

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