| Geneva Study Bible {o} Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. (o) Do not wish to be like him. Wesley's Notes 3:31 Envy not - For his impunity and success. King James Translators' Notes the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 31. oppressor-or man of mischief. The destiny of successful evildoers warns against desiring their lot (Ps 37:1, 2, 35, 36). Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 3:27-35 Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised by the covetous and luxurious, but everlasting contempt will be the portion of such scorners, while Divine favour is shown to the humble believer. | 
