Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt not contend with man to no purpose, if he did thee no evil
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.
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 Thou shalt not fabricate evil upon thy neighbor, and he dwelling confidently with thee. 30 Thou shalt not contend with man to no purpose, if he did thee no evil 31 Thou shalt not envy against a man of violence, and thou shalt choose in all his ways.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14
The causing water to break forth. is the beginning of strife: cast off contention before being irritated.
Proverbs 18:6
The lips of the foolish one will come into contention, and his mouth will call for blows.
Proverbs 25:8-9
Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.
Proverbs 29:22
A man of anger will excite strife, and the possessor of wrath increased transgression.
Matthew 5:39-41
But I say to you not to resist evil: but whosoever shall smite thee with a rod upon thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Romans 12:18-21
If possible of you, living peaceably with all men.
1 Corinthians 6:6-8
But brother with brother is judged, and this by the unbelieving.
2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all, giving instruction, enduring evil,