Proverbs 24:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't worry or get upset because of evil people, and don't be jealous of those who do wrong.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is telling us not to let wicked people make us anxious or envious, even when they seem to be doing well.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb was written during Israel's golden age when King Solomon was known for his wisdom. The Israelites lived among pagan nations where corrupt people often seemed to prosper while the righteous suffered. Solomon was addressing the common human struggle of seeing evil people appear to succeed while good people face hardship.

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