Proverbs 3:31

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

¶ Enuie thou not the oppressour, and choose none of his wayes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Do not envy a man of violence And do not choose any of his ways.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
- Basic English Bible

Envy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
- Darby Bible

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
- Webster's Bible

Don't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
- World English Bible

Be not envious of a man of violence, Nor fix thou on any of his ways.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Envy thou not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 3:31


3:31 Envy not - For his impunity and success.


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