Proverbs 24:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:1 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:1 — KJV
“Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.”
— Proverbs 24:1 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:1 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:1
“[A Psalm of David.] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:1: envious, against, evil
“Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Fret...: or, Keep not company with the wicked”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:1: envious, evil, men
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:1: evil, men, neither
“Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! against: or, in”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:1: against, men, neither
“And there came against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and the battle was sore: but they knew not that evil was near them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:1: against, evil, men
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