Proverbs 3:31

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:31

BSB
Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
AKJV
Envy you not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
CPDV
Do not rival an unjust man, and do not imitate his ways.
ERV
Envy thou not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
NHEB
Do not envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
SMT
Thou shalt not envy against a man of violence, and thou shalt choose in all his ways.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 3:31

EnvyH7065VerbthounottheoppressorH376Noun MasculineandchooseH977VerbnoneofhiswaysH1870Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 3:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 3:31
Summary
Reject envy of oppressive people
Event
Advising against envying the wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom