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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, Verse 31

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30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
King James Version
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
American Standard Version
Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.
New English Translation
Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways;
World English Bible
Don't envy the man of violence. 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.
6
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.