Proverbs 24:19
New International Version
Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked,

New Living Translation
Don’t fret because of evildoers; don’t envy the wicked.

English Standard Version
Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked,

Berean Standard Bible
Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.

King James Bible
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

New King James Version
Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the wicked;

New American Standard Bible
Do not get upset because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked;

NASB 1995
Do not fret because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked;

NASB 1977
Do not fret because of evildoers, Or be envious of the wicked;

Legacy Standard Bible
Do not fret because of evildoers Do not be jealous of the wicked;

Amplified Bible
Do not get upset because of evildoers, Or be envious of the wicked,

Christian Standard Bible
Don’t be agitated by evildoers, and don’t envy the wicked.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Don’t be agitated by evildoers, and don’t envy the wicked.

American Standard Version
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:

Contemporary English Version
Don't let evil people worry you or make you jealous.

English Revised Version
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; neither be thou envious at the wicked:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Do not get overly upset with evildoers. Do not envy wicked people,

Good News Translation
Don't let evil people worry you; don't be envious of them.

International Standard Version
Don't be anxious about those who practice evil, and don't be envious of the wicked.

Majority Standard Bible
Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.

NET Bible
Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,

New Heart English Bible
Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; neither be envious of the wicked:

Webster's Bible Translation
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

World English Bible
Don’t fret yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious of the wicked;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Do not fret yourself at evildoers, do not be envious at the wicked,

Young's Literal Translation
Fret not thyself at evil doers, Be not envious at the wicked,

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou shalt not be angry against the evil; thou shalt not envy against the unjust:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Contend not with the wicked, nor seek to be like the ungodly:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Do not contend with the most wicked, and do not be a rival to the impious.

New American Bible
Do not be provoked at evildoers, do not envy the wicked;

New Revised Standard Version
Do not fret because of evildoers. Do not envy the wicked;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Do not envy evildoers nor be jealous of the wicked;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Do not emulate evil ones and do not envy the evil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, Neither be thou envious at the wicked;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Rejoice not in evil-doers, neither be envious of sinners.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do not Envy
18or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him. 19Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked. 20For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.…

Cross References
Psalm 37:1-2
Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong. / For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.

Psalm 37:7-9
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.

Psalm 73:3
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 37:35-36
I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.

Psalm 49:16-17
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.

Job 21:7-13
Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? / Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes. / Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them. ...

Jeremiah 12:1-2
Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? / You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts.

Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?

Malachi 3:15
So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape.’”

Ecclesiastes 8:11-13
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil. / Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.

Psalm 92:7
that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.

Psalm 94:3-4
How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked exult? / They pour out arrogant words; all workers of iniquity boast.

Psalm 10:5-6
He is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes. / He says to himself, “I will not be moved; from age to age I am free of distress.”

Matthew 5:44-45
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, / that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Romans 12:19-21
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.


Treasury of Scripture

Fret not yourself because of evil men, neither be you envious at the wicked:

Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Numbers 16:26
And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.

Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

neither

Proverbs 24:1
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

Proverbs 23:17
Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

Psalm 37:1
A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

Jump to Previous
Doers Envious Envy Evil Evildoers Evil-Doers Fret Sinners Thyself Troubled Wicked
Jump to Next
Doers Envious Envy Evil Evildoers Evil-Doers Fret Sinners Thyself Troubled Wicked
Proverbs 24
1. Precepts and Warnings














Do not fret
The Hebrew word for "fret" is "charah," which can mean to burn or be kindled with anger. In the context of this verse, it suggests an emotional agitation or anxiety. The Bible consistently advises against allowing anger or worry to consume us, as seen in Psalm 37:1, which echoes this sentiment. From a conservative Christian perspective, fretting over evildoers can distract believers from their faith and trust in God's ultimate justice and sovereignty. Instead, Christians are encouraged to maintain peace and focus on their relationship with God, trusting that He will address the wrongs in His perfect timing.

over evildoers
The term "evildoers" refers to those who commit acts contrary to God's commandments. Historically, the Israelites faced many adversaries who practiced idolatry and immorality, tempting them to stray from their covenant with God. In a broader sense, evildoers represent any individuals or systems that oppose God's righteousness. The Bible teaches that while evildoers may seem to prosper temporarily, their success is fleeting, and they will ultimately face God's judgment. This assurance allows believers to remain steadfast in their faith without being swayed by the apparent success of the wicked.

and do not be envious
Envy, from the Hebrew "qana," involves a desire for what others possess, often leading to resentment. Envy is a dangerous emotion that can lead to sin, as seen in the account of Cain and Abel. The Bible warns against envy because it can cause believers to lose sight of their blessings and the unique path God has for them. By focusing on God's provision and promises, Christians can cultivate contentment and gratitude, avoiding the pitfalls of envy.

of the wicked
The "wicked" are those who live in opposition to God's laws and principles. In biblical times, the wicked often appeared to thrive, causing the righteous to question God's justice. However, Scripture consistently reassures believers that the prosperity of the wicked is temporary. Psalm 73 provides a powerful reflection on this theme, ultimately affirming that God's presence and guidance are far more valuable than any earthly success. For conservative Christians, this serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual wealth over material gain, trusting in God's eternal plan and justice.

(19) Fret not thyself because of evil men--i.e., at the sight of their prosperity, the same difficulty which occurred to the Psalmist (Psalm 37:1). (Comp. also Psalm 73:3 and Jeremiah 12:1.)

Verses 19, 20. - A warning against envying the prosperity of the wicked. Verse 19. - Fret not thyself because of evil men (comp. Ver. 1 and Psalm 37:1). The verb (charah) means "to burn," "to be angry;" so here we may render, "Be not enraged on account of evil doers." The anger would arise on account of the apparent inequitable distribution of blessings. St. Jerome has, Ne contendas cum pessimis; Septuagint, "Rejoice not over (ἐπὶ) evildoers." Neither be thou envious at the wicked; i.e. do not fancy that their prosperity is to be desired, nor be led to imitate their doings in order to secure like success. The new verse shows the solemn reason for this warning.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

fret
תִּתְחַ֥ר (tiṯ·ḥar)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

over evildoers,
בַּמְּרֵעִ֑ים (bam·mə·rê·‘îm)
Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad

and do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

be envious
תְּ֝קַנֵּ֗א (tə·qan·nê)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7065: To be, zealous, jealous, envious

of the wicked.
בָּרְשָׁעִֽים׃ (bā·rə·šā·‘îm)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person


Links
Proverbs 24:19 NIV
Proverbs 24:19 NLT
Proverbs 24:19 ESV
Proverbs 24:19 NASB
Proverbs 24:19 KJV

Proverbs 24:19 BibleApps.com
Proverbs 24:19 Biblia Paralela
Proverbs 24:19 Chinese Bible
Proverbs 24:19 French Bible
Proverbs 24:19 Catholic Bible

OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:19 Don't fret yourself because of evildoers (Prov. Pro Pr)
Proverbs 24:18
Top of Page
Top of Page