Proverbs 3:30
Do not argue with a person without a reason, 1 when he has done nothing to harm you. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
In Context
29Do not make a plan to harm your neighbor— 1 the one who lives close and trusts you. 1
31Do not envy a violent person 1 or choose any of his ways. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, 1 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. 1
Proverbs 25:8do not bring quickly to trial. 1 For what will you do in the end 1 when your neighbor puts you to shame? 1
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Instead, whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
1 Corinthians 6:6But as it stands, one believer goes to court against another believer, and that case is placed before a judge who is an unbeliever!
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 →