S – Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord. 

¹⁸ For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed

Proverbs 23:17–18 CSB

O – Commentary:

Envying sinners (cf. 3:31; 24:1, 19; Ps. 37:1), wanting to do what they do, is senseless because they have no hope (24:20) whereas the wise and godly do. The immediate pleasure of sin cannot be compared with the ultimate hope associated with the fear of the Lord

“Proverbs,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – One of the greatest gifts that God gives us is hope.  There is always the opportunity for God to intervene in our lives.  We can live from the “positive” because we know God has our best in mind in all situations.

R – Heavenly Father, you are exalted above all things.  Thank you for the hope you give us each day.  Help us to live with anticipation of your power and presence being displayed today.  We honor and revere you.