Proverbs 3:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:31 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:31 — KJV
“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence”
— Proverbs 3:31 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:31 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:31
“And the king made of the algum trees terraces to the house of the LORD, and to the king's palace, and harps and psalteries for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah. terraces: or, stairs: Heb. highways”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:31: none, ways, heb
“O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Execute: Heb. Judge”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:31: oppressor, none, heb
“Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of any of theirs: neither shall there be wailing for them. theirs: or, their tumultuous persons: Heb. tumult”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:31: none, heb, violence
“Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us: in the choice of our sepulchres bury thy dead; none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury thy dead. a mighty...: Heb. a prince of God”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:31: none, heb
“And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always. to burn: Heb. to ascend up”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:31: ways, heb
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