Proverbs 23:17

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Proverbs 23:15–19 · Berean Standard Bible

15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.

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Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

Proverbs 24:1

Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;

Psalms 37:1

Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.

Psalms 37:2

For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.

Psalms 37:3

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Psalms 73:3

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalms 73:4

They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.

Psalms 73:5

They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.

Psalms 73:6

Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them.

Psalms 73:7

From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.

Proverbs 15:16

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Psalms 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalms 112:1

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

1 Peter 1:17

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.