Proverbs 23:17-19

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¹⁷ Don’t let your heart envy sinners [Ps. 73],
    but always ·respect [fear; 1:7] the Lord.
¹⁸ Then you will have a future,
    and your ·wishes [hopes] will ·come true [^Lnot be cut off].

¹⁹ Listen, my child, and be wise.
    Keep your ·mind on what is right [^Lheart straight on the path].