Proverbs 3:27-29

New American Standard Bible

²⁷^(A)Do not withhold good from ^[a]those to whom it is due,
When it is in your power to do it.
²⁸^(B)Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it to you,”
When you have it with you.
²⁹^(C)Do not devise harm against your neighbor,
While he lives securely beside you.

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Proverbs 3:27-29

New Living Translation

²⁷Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.
²⁸If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
“Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”

²⁹Don’t plot harm against your neighbor,
for those who live nearby trust you.

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Proverbs 3:27-29

New International Version

²⁷Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.
²⁸Do not say to your neighbor,
    “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
    when you already have it with you.^(A)
²⁹Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
    who lives trustfully near you.^(B)