Devine Scripture

Proverbs 3:31

Proverbs chapter 3 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.

Context

v.30Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.

v.31This passage

v.32For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 2:12

    To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;

  • Psalms 73:3

    For I was envious at the arrogant, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

  • Galatians 5:21

    envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

  • Proverbs 24:19

    Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:

  • Psalms 37:7

    Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

  • Proverbs 23:17

    Let not thy heart envy sinners; Butbe thouin the fear of Jehovah all the day long: