Proverbs 3:30

Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 25:8 warns against hasty court appearances — directly parallels 3:30's caution not to accuse without cause, both about legal disputes.

Proverbs 25:9 advises arguing your case directly — a positive counterpart to 3:30's prohibition of baseless accusation, both about neighbor disputes.

Proverbs 17:14 Related theme

Proverbs 17:14 warns that starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam — parallels the advice in 3:30 to avoid baseless accusations that cause strife.

Proverbs 29:22 links anger to stirring conflict — parallel to 3:30's warning against baseless accusation, which often stems from anger.

Proverbs 18:6 notes a fool's lips bring strife — contrasting the wise restraint of 3:30, but thematically linked to causes of conflict.

2 Timothy 2:24 calls the Lord's servant not to be quarrelsome—the same peaceful attitude this verse commands.

Matthew 5:39-41 teaches non-retaliation when wronged — a progression from 3:30's not accusing falsely, now extending to not resisting evil at all.

1 Corinthians 6:6-8 shows believers suing each other—a concrete example of groundless accusation this proverb warns against.

2 Kings 14:10 illustrates someone warned not to provoke a fight out of pride—mirroring the warning against needless accusation.

Ezekiel 38:11 describes an unprovoked attack on a peaceful people—the same kind of aggression this verse forbids.

Romans 12:18-19 urges living at peace and leaving revenge to God — parallels 3:30's principle of not harming others without cause.