Proverbs 23:17 Cross References - LEB

¹⁷ May your heart* not envy the sinners, but live in fear of Yahweh _⌊all day_⌋.*

¹ Of David.*
Do not fret because of evildoers; do not be envious of doers of wickedness. ² For like the grass they will dry up quickly, and like green vegetation they will wither. ³ Trust Yahweh and do good. Abide in the land and feed on faithfulness.*

³ because I envied the boastful when I saw the well-being* of the wicked. ⁴ For there are no pains up to their death, and their bodies are _⌊healthy_⌋.* ⁵ They do not have _⌊ordinary trouble_⌋,* and they are not plagued as other people.* ⁶ Therefore pride is their necklace; an outfit of violence covers them. ⁷ Their eye bulges from fat.* Imaginings overflow their heart.

¹⁰ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; all who do them* have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

³¹ Do not envy a man of violence, and do not choose any of his ways,

¹⁶ Better is little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.*

¹ Do not envy men of evil, and do not desire to be with them.

¹⁴ Happy is the person who fears continuously, but he who is stubborn of heart,* will fall into calamity.

⁷ For with many dreams come vanities and numerous words. Therefore, fear God!

¹³ Now that all has been heard, here is the final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. ¹⁴ For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

³¹ Then the church throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being strengthened. And living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing in numbers.*

¹ Therefore since we* have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, accomplishing holiness in the fear of God.

¹⁷ And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's work, conduct yourselves with fear during the time of your temporary residence,