Proverbs 3:31
Envy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Quarrel not with any man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
32For the froward is an abomination to the Lord; but with the upright is his good-will.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1“Of David.” Do not fret thyself because of the evil-doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
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 the bad, from the man that speaketh perverse things;
Proverbs 22:22Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither crush the afflicted in the gate;
Proverbs 24:1Be thou not envious of bad men, and do not long to be with them.
Ecclesiastes 5:8(5:7) If thou see the oppression of the poor, and violence done to justice and righteousness in a province, do not feel astounded at the matter; for one that is high watcheth over the high; and over them, the highest Power.
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 →