Proverbs 23:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

v. 17. Let not thine heart envy sinners, for their apparent happiness and prosperity; but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long; that is the proper object of emulation, after which one ought to strive with all his heart.

Proverbs 23:17

17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.