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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Don’t envy evil people or desire their company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil people, Nor desire to be with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not be jealous of evil men, And do not desire to be with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t envy the evil or desire to be with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t envy evil men or desire to be with them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't be jealous of crooks or want to be their friends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not envy evil people or wish you were with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't be envious of evil people, and don't try to make friends with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't be envious of wicked men or wish you were with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not be envious of evil men, "" And do not desire to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Be not envious of evil men, And desire not to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not envy against men of evil, thou shalt not desire to be with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do not imitate evil men, nor desire to be among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not envy the wicked, nor desire to be with them; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not envy the wicked, nor desire to be with them;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />BE not envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Do not envy evil men and do not lust to be with them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be not thou envious of evil men, Neither desire to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>My</i> son, envy not bad men, nor desire to be with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4822" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Do not Envy</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: tə·qan·nê (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">envy</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: bə·’an·šê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/183.htm" title="183: tiṯ·ʾå̄w (V-Hitpael-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To incline, desire. A primitive root; to wish for.">or desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">their company;</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Psalm 37:1</a></span><br />Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Psalm 73:3</a></span><br />For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-31.htm">Proverbs 3:31</a></span><br />Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-17.htm">Proverbs 23:17</a></span><br />Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7-9</a></span><br />Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. / Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. / For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-16.htm">Psalm 49:16-17</a></span><br />Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-10.htm">Proverbs 1:10-15</a></span><br />My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. / If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></span><br />He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a></span><br />You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-17</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></span><br />Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3-4</a></span><br />For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. / Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be not you envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.</p><p class="hdg">neither</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-11.htm">Proverbs 1:11-15</a></b></br> If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></b></br> He that walketh with wise <i>men</i> shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10-13</a></b></br> And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it <i>was</i> well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, <i>even</i> as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Company</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-6.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-17.htm">Envious</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-17.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-6.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-5.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Company</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-14.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-19.htm">Envious</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-19.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not envy wicked men</b><br>This phrase warns against the natural human tendency to covet the success or prosperity of those who do not follow God's ways. In biblical context, "wicked men" refers to those who live in opposition to God's commandments. The Psalms and Proverbs frequently address the apparent prosperity of the wicked, as seen in <a href="/psalms/73.htm">Psalm 73</a>, where the psalmist struggles with the prosperity of the wicked but ultimately finds solace in God's justice. Historically, Israel was surrounded by nations that often prospered through unjust means, tempting the Israelites to envy their success. This phrase serves as a reminder that true prosperity is found in righteousness and obedience to God, not in the fleeting success of the wicked.<p><b>or desire their company;</b><br>Desiring the company of wicked men implies a willingness to associate with or emulate their ways. In ancient Israel, social and religious life was deeply intertwined, and associating with those who rejected God's laws could lead to spiritual and moral compromise. The Bible consistently warns against forming close relationships with those who might lead believers astray, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a>, "Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" This phrase also echoes the wisdom of <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1</a>, which advises against walking in the counsel of the wicked. The call is to seek fellowship with those who pursue righteousness, reflecting the community of believers who encourage one another in faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/w/wicked_men.htm">Wicked Men</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, "wicked men" refers to those who live in opposition to God's commandments and pursue unrighteousness. They are often characterized by deceit, violence, and a lack of moral integrity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. His teachings often contrast the ways of the wise with the ways of the foolish or wicked.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_heart_against_envy.htm">Guard Your Heart Against Envy</a></b><br>Envy can lead us away from God's path. We must be vigilant in guarding our hearts against the temptation to desire what the wicked have, recognizing that their success is fleeting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/choose_your_companions_wisely.htm">Choose Your Companions Wisely</a></b><br>The company we keep influences our character and decisions. We should seek relationships that encourage us in righteousness and align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>While the wicked may seem to prosper, we must trust in God's ultimate justice. Their apparent success is temporary, and God's judgment is sure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_eternal_values.htm">Focus on Eternal Values</a></b><br>Instead of envying temporary gains, focus on eternal values and treasures in heaven. This perspective helps us maintain a godly outlook and priorities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflect_christ_in_your_relationships.htm">Reflect Christ in Your Relationships</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, our relationships should reflect His love and righteousness. We should be a light to others, drawing them towards God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_not_rejoicing_in_an_enemy's_fall.htm">What does 'righteous man falls seven times' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_new_man_in_the_story.htm">What are the torments of Sheol?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_powerful_wrongdoers_seem_unafraid.htm">How can 'the wicked flee when no one pursues' (Proverbs 28:1) always hold true when many powerful wrongdoers seem unafraid?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_prosper_without_downfall.htm">Proverbs 24:16: How can the wicked be said to 'fall' when many evil rulers throughout history prospered without clear downfall?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - We return here to the more usual form, the tetrastich. <span class="cmt_word">Be not thou envious against evil men</span> (see on Proverbs 23:17, where a similar warning is given, and comp. Ver. 19 below). "Men of wickedness," wholly given over to evil. <span class="cmt_word">Neither desire to be with them.</span> Their company is pollution, and association with them makes you a partner in their sinful doings. The Septuagint prefaces the paragraph with the personal address, <span class="greek">υἱέ</span> "son." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">envy</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּ֭קַנֵּא</span> <span class="translit">(tə·qan·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, zealous, jealous, envious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַנְשֵׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or desire</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּ֝תְאָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(tiṯ·’āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_183.htm">Strong's 183: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their company;</span><br /><span class="heb">לִהְי֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lih·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:1 Don't be envious of evil men (Prov. 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