Proverbs 24:19 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁷Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

¹⁸Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

¹⁹Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

²⁰For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

²¹My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle feelings of envy?

What does it mean for you to trust in justice?

When have you felt tempted to compare yourself to others?

Life Application

mental health

Practice gratitude to combat feelings of envy and focus on your own journey.

social interactions

Encourage positive discussions about the importance of integrity and justice.

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