29 ¶ Intend none hurt against thy neighbor, seeing he doth dwell [a]without fear by thee.

30 ¶ Strive not with a man causeless, when he hath done thee no harm.

31 ¶ Be not [b]envious for the wicked man, neither choose any of his ways,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:29 That is, putteth his trust in thee.
  2. Proverbs 3:31 Desire not to be like unto him.

29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
    who lives trustfully near you.(A)
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
    when they have done you no harm.

31 Do not envy(B) the violent
    or choose any of their ways.

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