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29 (A)Do not devise [a]harm against your neighbor,
While he lives securely beside you.
30 (B)Do not contend with a man without cause,
If he has dealt you no [b]harm.
31 (C)Do not envy a man of violence
And do not choose any of his ways.

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  1. Proverbs 3:29 Lit evil
  2. Proverbs 3:30 Lit evil

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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