Proverbs 3:31
Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
In context
28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you. 29 Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you. 30 Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm. 31 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways, 32 for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence. 33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous. 34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 3:31 in the KJV
Envy thou not the oppressor, And choose none of his ways.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 3:31 in the NIV
Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.