Proverbs 3:31
Envy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
32For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; but his secret is with the upright.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1{[A Psalm] of David.} Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, and be not envious of them that work unrighteousness;
Psalms 73:3For I was envious at the arrogant, seeing the prosperity of the wicked.
Proverbs 2:12To deliver thee from the way of evil, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Proverbs 22:22Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
Proverbs 24:1Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
Ecclesiastes 5:8If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter; for a higher than the high is watching, and there are higher 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 →