Proverbs 3:31 (BSB)

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

From Proverbs 3. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 3:31

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35: True wisdom consists in the due discharge of our duty towards man, as well as towards God, in honesty as well as piety, and therefore we have here divers excellent precepts of wisdom which relate to our neighbour. I. We must render to all their due, both in justice and charity, and not delay to do it (Pro 3:27, Pro 3:28): "Withhold not good from...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor,.... The man that gets wealth and riches by acts of injustice, by oppressing the poor, by rapine and violence; do not envy his prosperity, and the substance he is possessed of; do not wish to be in his place and circumstances, to enjoy his affluence and ease; do not look upon his happiness with an envious eye and a fretting...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 3:31: oppressor--or man of mischief. The destiny of successful evildoers warns against desiring their lot (Psa 37:1-2, Psa 37:35-36).
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. (o) Do not wish to be like him.