Proverbs 3:30
Don't quarrel with anybody for no reason, when they haven't done anything to hurt you.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
In Context
29Don't plan to harm your neighbor who lives nearby and trusts you.
31Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.
Proverbs 25:8don't rush to take legal action, for what are you going to do in the end when your neighbor shows you're wrong and humiliates you?
Matthew 5:39But I tell you, don't resist someone who is evil. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other cheek to them as well.
1 Corinthians 6:6Instead one believer takes another believer to court, and places the issue before unbelievers!
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 →