Proverbs 3:30
Striue not with a man causelesse, when he hath done thee no harme.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
In Context
29Intend none hurt against thy neighbour, seeing he doeth dwell without feare by thee.
31Bee not enuious for the wicked man, neither chuse any of his wayes.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.
Proverbs 25:8Goe not foorth hastily to strife, least thou know not what to doe in the ende thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Matthew 5:39But I say vnto you, Resist not euill: but whosoeuer shall smite thee on thy right cheeke, turne to him the other also.
1 Corinthians 6:6But a brother goeth to law with a brother, and that vnder the infidels.
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 →