Proverbs 3:30
Be not ready to quarrel with a man without a cause, lest he do thee some harm.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
In Context
29Devise not evil against thy friend, living near thee and trusting in thee.
31Procure not the reproaches of bad men, neither do thou covet their ways.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.
Proverbs 25:8Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last.
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 →