¹⁷ Don't let your heart envy sinners; But rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

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

¹ Don't be envious of evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

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

¹⁷ If 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 strangers here in reverent fear:

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

³¹ So the assemblies throughout all Judea and 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.

¹³ This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

¹⁴ For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.

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

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, Than great treasure with trouble.

¹⁰ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

¹ Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who delights greatly in his commandments.

³ For I was envious of the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

⁴ For there are no struggles in their death, But their strength is firm.

⁵ They are free from burdens of men, Neither are they plagued like other men.

⁶ Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment.

⁷ Their eyes bulge with fat. Their minds pass the limits of conceit.

¹ > Don't fret because of evil-doers, Neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

² For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither like the green herb.

³ Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.