Proverbs 24:1
Do not envy evil people; do not desire to associate with them,
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 13:10Lot looked around toward Zoar town, and saw that there was plenty of water all over the plain near the Jordan River. It was like the park/garden in Eden, and like the land in Egypt. [That was before Yahweh destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah which were on that plain.]
Psalms 26:9Do not get rid of me like you get rid of sinners; do not cause me to die like you cause those who murder [MTY] people to die,
Psalms 37:7Be quiet in Yahweh’s presence, and wait patiently for him to do what you want him to do. Do not be bothered/upset when what evil men do is successful, when they are able to do the wicked things that they plan.
Proverbs 1:11They may say, “Come with us! Join us! We will hide and then kill [MTY] someone who passes by. We will ambush some helpless/innocent people.
Proverbs 4:14Do not do the things that wicked people do; do not behave like they do; do not even walk on the roads that evil people walk on [MET].
Proverbs 13:20Those who habitually associate with wise people become wise; those who ◄are close friends of/associate with► foolish people will ◄regret it/be ruined►.