Proverbs 24:19-20

Words of the Wise

¹⁹ _w Fret not yourself because of evildoers,
and be not _x envious of the wicked,
²⁰ for the evil man has no _q future;
_y the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

1. Cross References
   Jeremiah 12:1
   Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?
   Psalms 37:1
   Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
   
2. Cross References
   Proverbs 24:1
   Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them.
   
3. Cross References
   Proverbs 24:14
   Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
   
4. Cross References
   Proverbs 13:9
   The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
   Job 18:5
   Indeed, the light of the wicked is put out, and the flame of his fire does not shine.