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Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 24 of Proverbs. One should not envy evil men or desire their company because their conversation and plans are directed toward violence. In contrast, a house is built through wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. War requires counsel, and an abundance of counselors can provide security. The section ends by stating that fainting in adversity reveals weakness, connecting inner preparation with perseverance.
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Compare Proverbs 24:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Folge nicht bösen Leuten und wünsche nicht, bei ihnen zu sein;
Español · RVR1909 No tengas envidia de los hombres malos, Ni desees estar con ellos:
Español · NTBT No envidies a los malvados ni desees estar con ellos.
Français · LSG Ne porte pas envie aux hommes méchants, Et ne désire pas être avec eux;
Italiano · DIO1885 Non portare invidia agli uomini malvagi, E non desiderare di esser con loro.
Português · ARC NÃO tenhas inveja dos homens malignos, nem desejes estar com eles.
中文 · RCUV 你不要嫉妒惡人， 也不要渴望與他們相處，
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