Proverbs 23:17
Don't think enviously of sinners, but always remember to honor the Lord,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
In Context
16I'll be delighted when you say what's right.
18for there's definitely a future for you, and your hope will not be crushed.
Cross References
Psalms 73:3because I was jealous of self-important people—I saw how well the wicked were doing.
Proverbs 3:31Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
Proverbs 24:1Don't be jealous of evil people; don't long to spend time with them,
Proverbs 24:21My son, honor the Lord and the king, and don't join those who are rebellious,
Ecclesiastes 5:6Don't let your mouth cause you to sin. And don't tell the priest that your vow was a mistake, for why would you antagonize God by breaking your promise? He could bring your own curse down on you.
Ecclesiastes 12:13To sum up now that everything has been discussed: Respect God by keeping his commandments, for that's what everyone should do.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:13-17
Parental Duties. 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. Here is, 1. A parent instructing his child. He is here brought in persuading him to give his mind to his book,… Read the whole commentary →