Proverbs 3:31
Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Don't quarrel with anybody for no reason, when they haven't done anything to hurt you.
32For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1Don't be upset over wicked people, or be jealous of those who do wrong.
Psalms 73:3because I was jealous of self-important people—I saw how well the wicked were doing.
Proverbs 2:12Doing this will save you from the ways of evil, from men who tell twisted lies,
Proverbs 22:22For you shouldn't steal from the poor just because they're poor; and you shouldn't crush those with limited means in court,
Proverbs 24:1Don't be jealous of evil people; don't long to spend time with them,
Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see poor people somewhere being oppressed, or truth and justice violated, don't be shocked at it, for every official is responsible to others higher up, and there are officials over them as well.
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 →