Proverbs 3:31-32

“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.”

"Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous." - Proverbs 3:31-32
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What does Proverbs 3:31-32 mean?

Proverbs 3:31-32 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. These two verses are part of a larger passage in the Book of…

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Choosing Righteousness Over Envy

Proverbs 3:31-32 (KJV) explicitly warns against the pitfalls of envy and unrighteous behavior. The verses read: 31 "Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous." This scripture…

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A Prayer Against Envy and a Plea for Righteousness

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence, recognizing Your infinite wisdom and the depths of Your love for each of us. As I reflect on Your word in Proverbs 3:31-32, where it says, “Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his…

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Proverbs 3:31-32 - "Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence."
Proverbs 3:32 - "For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous."
Proverbs 3:31 - "¶ Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways."
Proverbs 31:3 - "Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings."
"¶ Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways." - Proverbs 3:31
"For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous." - Proverbs 3:32
Lamentations 3:31-32 - "For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love."
Proverbs 3:2 - "For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee."
Proverbs 3:1 - "My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:"
Exodus 32:31-32 So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made gods of gold for themselves. / Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” Exodus 32:31-32
"My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:" - Proverbs 3:1
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Proverbs 31:21
"For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee." - Proverbs 3:2
"Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings." - Proverbs 31:3
Proverbs 31:31 - "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
Luke 22:31-32 - "Luke 22:31-32: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."
Proverbs 8:22-31
Deuteronomy 32:31 - "For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges."
Job 31:32 - "The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller."
Proverbs 23:32 - "At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder."
Proverbs 3:1-2 - "My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity."
Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD."
Proverbs 15:31 - "The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise."
Proverbs 16:31 - "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."
Proverbs 10:32 - "The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness."
Proverbs 24:32 - "Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction."
Proverbs 31:5 - "Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted."
Proverbs 31:1 - "The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."