Proverbs 3:30
If someone has not harmed you, do not accuse him by saying that he has harmed you.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
In Context
31Do not envy people who obtain things by violent actions, and do not imitate/do what they do.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14Starting a quarrel is like allowing water to start to leak out of a dam; they both need to be stopped before they get worse.
Proverbs 25:8Do not quickly go to a court to tell the judge about something that you have seen, because another witness may later say something that proves that you are wrong, and as a result you will be disgraced/ashamed. If that happens, ◄what will you do?/you will not know what to do.► [RHQ]
Matthew 5:39But now listen to what I say to you: Do not take revenge for evil deeds done { that other people do} to you. Instead, if someone insults you by striking you on one cheek, turn your other cheek toward that person in order that he can strike it also.
1 Corinthians 6:6But instead, some believers among you accuse other believers in a legal court. And what is worse, you let the cases be judged by unbelievers {unbelievers judge the cases}!
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 →