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Proverbs 3:27-35
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 3:27-35
Revised Standard Version
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it[a] is due,
when it is in your power to do it.
28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again,
tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.
29 Do not plan evil against your neighbor
who dwells trustingly beside you.
30 Do not contend with a man for no reason,
when he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy a man of violence
and do not choose any of his ways;
32 for the perverse man is an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are in his confidence.
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the abode of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get[b] disgrace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:27 Heb Do not withhold good from its owners
- Proverbs 3:35 Cn: Heb exalt
Proverbs 3:27-35
New International Version
Proverbs 3:27-35
New International Version
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.(A)
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.(B)
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
31 Do not envy(C) the violent
or choose any of their ways.
32 For the Lord detests the perverse(D)
but takes the upright into his confidence.(E)
33 The Lord’s curse(F) is on the house of the wicked,(G)
but he blesses the home of the righteous.(H)
34 He mocks(I) proud mockers(J)
but shows favor to the humble(K) and oppressed.
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.
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