Proverbs 3:31
Envy thou not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 the LORD; but His counsel is with the upright.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1A Psalm of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.
Psalms 73:3For I was envious at the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Proverbs 2:12To deliver thee from the way of evil, from the men that speak froward things;
Proverbs 22:22Rob not the weak, because he is weak, neither crush the poor in the gate;
Proverbs 24:1Be not thou envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Ecclesiastes 5:8(5-7) If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent perverting of justice and righteousness in the state, marvel not at the matter; for one higher than the high watcheth, 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 →