Proverbs 23:17 meaning and explanation
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 23:17, Berean Standard Bible
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These are a father's words to his son, a teacher's voice running through Proverbs 23. Verse 17 names a quiet temptation: watching people who ignore God seem to prosper and wondering whether obedience is worth it.
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