World English Bible
Proverbs 23:17
“Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 23
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My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine:
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yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
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Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.
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Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.
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Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!