Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
The oppressor
General references
Bible References
Envy
Proverbs 23:17
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
Proverbs 24:1
Don't be envious of wicked men or wish you were with them,
Psalm 37:1
Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.
Psalm 73:3
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Galatians 5:21
envy, murder, drunkenness, wild partying, and things like that. I am telling you now, as I have told you in the past, that people who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
The oppressor
Ecclesiastes 5:8
Don't be surprised when you see the poor oppressed and the violent perverting both justice and verdicts in a province, for one high official watches another, and there are ones higher still over them.
Choose
Proverbs 1:15
My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths!
Proverbs 2:12
delivering you from the way of evil, from men who speak perverse things,
Proverbs 12:12
The wicked desires what evil people gain, but the foundation of the righteous is productive.
Proverbs 22:22
Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,
General references
Proverbs 16:29
A violent man entices his companion and leads him on a path that is not good.