Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no 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.
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when he did not do you 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 plan to harm your neighbor, when he is living peacefully beside you. 30 Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm. 31 Do not envy a violent man, and do not emulate his lifestyle.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
Proverbs 25:8-9
don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
Matthew 5:39-41
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Romans 12:18-21
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.
1 Corinthians 6:6-8
Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelieving judges, at that!
2 Timothy 2:24
A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,