Proverbs 23:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 23
“Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.”Proverbs 23:17
What Does Proverbs 23:17 Mean?
Proverbs 23:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 23:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Psalms 37:1“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”Ecclesiastes 12:13“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”Proverbs 28:14“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”Psalms 25:5“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”Ecclesiastes 5:7“For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”Psalms 73:3“For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.”Proverbs 15:16“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”Proverbs 24:1“Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.”Proverbs 3:31“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.”Acts 9:31“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”1 Peter 1:17“And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:”Proverbs 24:19“Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;”Psalms 111:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”Jeremiah 32:39“And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them:”Romans 3:18“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”1 Peter 2:17“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”Daniel 6:20“And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?”
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