Proverbs 3:31
Do not be envious of a man of violence, || Nor fix on any of his ways.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Do not strive with a man without cause, || If he has not done you evil.
32For the perverted [is] an abomination to YHWH, || And His secret counsel [is] with the upright.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1BY DAVID. [ALEPH-BET] Do not fret because of evildoers, || Do not be envious against doers of iniquity,
Psalms 73:3I see the peace of the wicked, || That there are no bands at their death,
Proverbs 2:12To deliver you from an evil way, || From any speaking contrary things,
Proverbs 22:22Do not rob the poor because he [is] poor, || And do not bruise the afflicted in the gate.
Proverbs 24:1Do not be envious of evil men, || And do not desire to be with them.
Ecclesiastes 5:8If oppression of the poor, and violent taking away of judgment and righteousness you see in a province, do not marvel at the matter, for a higher than the high is observing, and high ones [are] over them.
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 →