Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy thou the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.
32For the perverse man is an abomination to LORD, but his friendship is with the upright.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, nor be thou envious against those who work unrighteousness.
Psalms 73:3For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Proverbs 2:12to deliver thee from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things,
Proverbs 22:22Do not rob a poor man, because he is poor, nor oppress an afflicted man in the gate.
Proverbs 24:1Be not thou envious against evil men, nor desire to be with them.
Ecclesiastes 5:8If thou see the oppression of a poor man, and the violent wresting of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter. For [a man] higher than the high is observing, and there are higher [men] than they.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:28-35
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →