Verse of the day
Proverbs 23:17 (KJV)
Reflection
▶️ ⏹️«When we see the wicked prosper we are apt to envy them. When we hear the noise of their mirth, and our own spirit is heavy, we half think that they have the best of it. This is foolish and sinful. If we knew them better, and specially if we remembered their end, we should pity them.
The cure for envy lies in living under a constant sense of the divine presence, worshiping God, and communing with Him all the day long, however long the day may seem...The more of heaven there is in our lives, the less of earth we shall covet. The fear of God casts out envy of men.
The death-blow of envy is a calm consideration of the future. The wealth and glory of the ungodly are a vain show. This pompous appearance flashes out for an hour and then is extinguished. What is the prosperous sinner the better for his prosperity when judgment overtakes him? As for the godly man, his end is peace and blessedness, and none can rob him of his joy; wherefore, let him forego envy, and be filled with sweet content.»
"Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 23:17-18
Charles Spurgeon
Today’s prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank you for this day and for the wonders of your Word that show me the truth. In the powerful name of Jesus, I rebuke from my being all feelings of envy that try to emerge when seeing the vain prosperity of sinners, because their end will be discouraging. Lord, You are the reason for my existence, the One who gives meaning to my being, who provides me and prospers me in all areas of my life as my soul prospers, this is what your Word says; That is why I ask you to help me keep my heart rooted in you, in your great love and in your faithful promises that give me hope to enjoy each of the spiritual and material blessings that you have reserved for those who delight in obeying your commandments. Amen.
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King James Version (Oxford) 1769
Let not thine heart envy sinners: But be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
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Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord all the day long.
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Let not thy heart envy sinners; But be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
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Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but fear the LORD constantly;
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Let not your heart compete with sinners. But be in the fear of the Lord all day long.
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Let not thy heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long:
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