Proverbs 23:17

¹⁴Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

¹⁶Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁷If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,

⁷For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words; but you must fear God.

³¹So the assemblies throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

³¹Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.

¹Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. ²For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. ³Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

³For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. ⁴For there are no struggles in their death, but their strength is firm. ⁵They are free from burdens of men, neither are they plagued like other men. ⁶Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment. ⁷Their eyes bulge with fat. Their minds pass the limits of conceit.