Catholic Public Domain Version
"Do not contend against a man without cause, even though he has done no evil to you. "
— Proverbs 3:30, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.”
“Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm. ”
“Don't strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.”
“Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.”
“Strive not against a man without cause, when he hath done thee no evil.”
“Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.”
“Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.”
Do not prevent him who is able from doing good. When you are able, do good yourself too.
Do not say to your friend: “Go away, and then return. Tomorrow I will give to you.” When you are able to do so, give in the present.
Do not undertake evil against your friend, even though he has trust in you.
Do not contend against a man without cause, even though he has done no evil to you.
Do not rival an unjust man, and do not imitate his ways.
For everyone who ridicules is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is for the simple.
Destitution in the house of the impious is from the Lord. But the habitations of the just shall be blessed.