Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when he did not do you harm.
New American Standard Bible
If he has done you no harm.
King James Version
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Holman Bible
when he has done you no harm.
International Standard Version
Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
A Conservative Version
Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.
American Standard Version
Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.
Amplified
Do not quarrel with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
Bible in Basic English
Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.
Darby Translation
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not contend with man to no purpose, if he did thee no evil
King James 2000
Strive not with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
Modern King James verseion
Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Strive not lightly with any man, wher as he hath done thee no harm.
NET Bible
Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.
New Heart English Bible
Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
The Emphasized Bible
Contend not with a man without cause, if he hath dealt thee no wrong.
Webster
Strive not with a man without cause, if he hath done thee no harm.
World English Bible
Don't strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
Youngs Literal Translation
Strive not with a man without cause, If he have not done thee evil.
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 3:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Role Of Wisdom In Creation And Society
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor [who] dwells in confidence beside you. 30 Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when he did not do you harm. 31 Do not envy a man of violence, and do not choose any of his ways,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14
[Like] the release of water [is] the beginning of strife; before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.
Proverbs 18:6
The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging.
Proverbs 25:8-9
do not hastily bring out to court, for what will you do at its end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
Proverbs 29:22
A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.
Matthew 5:39-41
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Romans 12:18-21
If [it is] possible on your [part], be at peace with all people.
1 Corinthians 6:6-8
But brother goes to court with brother, and this before unbelievers!
2 Timothy 2:24
And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,