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Proverbs 3:31
Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
Proverbs 3:31 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 3:31 in other translations
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
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In context
28 Say not to your neighbour, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you at the time.
29 Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.
30 Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.
31 Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
32 For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.
33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright.
34 He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.
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