Proverbs 3:31

Modern English Version

Do not envy the oppressor and do not choose any of his ways,

Cross References

Psalm 37:1

Fret not because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.

Psalm 73:3

For I was envious of the boastful when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked covet the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

Proverbs 23:17

Let not your heart envy sinners, but be in the fear of the Lord all the day long.

Proverbs 24:1

Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you observe in a district the oppression of the poor and violation of justice and righteousness, do not be astounded by the matter. For the high official is watched over by an even higher official, and there are even higher officials over them.

Galatians 5:21

envy, murders, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I previously warned you, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.