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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 30

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29
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
American Standard Version
Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.
New English Translation
Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.
World English Bible
Don't strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
31
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
32
For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous.
33
The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
34
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
1
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
2
For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
3
For I was my father's son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother.
4
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
5
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.