Proverbs 24:1-2

24¹ Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; ² for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

Proverbs 24

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Other Translations of Proverbs 24:1-2

24¹ Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. ² For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

24¹ Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, ² for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.

24¹ Don't envy bad people; don't even want to be around them. ² All they think about is causing a disturbance; all they talk about is making trouble.

24¹ Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; ² For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking.

24¹ Don't envy evil people or desire their company. ² For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.

Envy not sinners. And let not a desire ever come into thy mind, Oh that I could shake off restraints!