Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.
oppressor--or man of mischief. The destiny of successful evildoers warns against desiring their lot (Psa 37:1-2, Psa 37:35-36).
The envious man fixes his gaze on the violent person's feared authority and growing power, but must not desire them or take pleasure in his conduct, which is reprehensible in all respects. The perverse man who swerves into crooked ways is abhorred by God; the upright alone dwells in His counsel.
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Commenting on Proverbs 3:31-32
Do not envy the man who seized wealth through oppression and violence; do not wish yourself in his place. His riches bought at the cost of your soul profit nothing. Choose instead the good part that cannot be taken away: Christ and His ways.
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