Proverbs 23:17 bbe — Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

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"Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;"

— Proverbs 23:17, Bible in Basic English

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“Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long: ”
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Proverbs 23 — Context

Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.

My son, if your heart becomes wise, I, even I, will be glad in heart;

And my thoughts in me will be full of joy when your lips say right things.

Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

Give ear, my son, and be wise, guiding your heart in the right way.

Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:

Proverbs 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:17 say?

Proverbs 23:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;”

Where is Proverbs 23:17 in the Bible?

Proverbs 23:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 17.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 23:17.

What translation should I read Proverbs 23:17 in?

Proverbs 23:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 23:17?

Proverbs 23:17 reads (BBE): “Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 23:17 bbe — Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;

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