Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked:
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Verse 19 is found in chapter 24 of Proverbs. The reader is urged not to be disturbed by evildoers or envy their apparent prosperity. Their future is uncertain, and the lamp of the wicked will go out. The brief passage also insists on fearing the Lord and the king and avoiding association with rebellious people. True stability is not measured by the immediate success of those who practice evil.
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Compare Proverbs 24:19 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.
Erzürne dich nicht über die Bösen und eifere nicht über die Gottlosen.
No te entrometas con los malignos, Ni tengas envidia de los impíos;
No te irrites por los malhechores ni envidies a los malvados.
Ne t'irrite pas à cause de ceux qui font le mal, Ne porte pas envie aux méchants;
Non adirarti per li maligni; Non portare invidia agli empi.
Não te indignes por causa dos malfeitores, nem tenhas inveja dos ímpios,
不要為作惡的心懷不平, 也不要嫉妒惡人,
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