The following is an excerpt from the book, My Son, Hear My Words: Notes on Proverbs.
“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always” (23:17). There will be times when it seems as though sinners are better off than we are. During these times, we may be tempted to envy them. But we must not do this. As noted in the previous verse, one who fears the Lord is better off than one who does not, regardless of the earthly peace and prosperity enjoyed by the godless person (15:16). The future of the one who fears God is better than the future of the wicked man. Therefore, we must continually live in the fear of God so that we can please Him in all things.
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