Cross references

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners,

but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 23:17 BSB

Proverbs 23:17 has 12 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 9 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 28:14 (14 votes) and 2 Corinthians 7:1 (11 votes). 15 other verses point back to it. It links with 8 other books, from Psalm 25 to 1 Peter 2.

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Which verses does Proverbs 23:17 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

  2. Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  3. Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

  4. Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

  5. 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. …

  6. For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

  7. Acts 9:316 votes

    Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

  8. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

  9. Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

  10. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. …

Which verses point to Proverbs 23:17?

The 10 strongest of 15.