Proverbs 23:17
“Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.”
— Proverbs 23:17
About this verse
Proverbs 23:17 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is teaching. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include envy, reverence. Notable phrases: don't envy sinners; fear Yahweh. This verse contains a command.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
worship
Type
proverb
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