Proverbs 3:31
Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
In Context
30Don’t strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
32For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD, but his friendship is with the upright.
Cross References
Psalms 37:1Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.
Psalms 73:3For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Proverbs 2:12to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things,
Proverbs 22:22Don’t exploit the poor because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;
Proverbs 24:1Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don’t marvel at the matter, for one official is eyed by a higher one, and there are officials 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 →