Proverbs 3:30
Contend not with a man without cause, When he hath done thee no harm.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
In Context
29Devise not evil against thy neighbor, While he dwelleth securely by thee.
31Envy not the oppressor, And choose none of his ways.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.
Proverbs 25:8Go not forth hastily to engage in a suit, Lest thou know not what to do in the end of it, When thine adversary hath put thee to shame.
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, that ye resist not the evil-doer; but whoever smiteth thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
1 Corinthians 6:6Nay, brother goeth to law with brother, and that 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 →