Proverbs 3:31
Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.
32For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1Of David. Do not be angry because of the wrongdoers, or have envy of the workers of evil.
Psalms 73:3Because of my envy of the men of pride, when I saw the well-being of the wrongdoers.
Proverbs 2:12Giving you salvation from the evil man, from those whose words are false;
Proverbs 22:22Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
Proverbs 24:1Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:
Ecclesiastes 5:8\5:9\It is good generally for a country where the land is worked to have a king.
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 →