Proverbs 3:27-32
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:27 Heb Do not withhold good from its owners
Proverbs 3:27-32
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.
Proverbs 10:2
Revised Standard Version
2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,
but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 10:2
New International Version
Proverbs 11:1
Revised Standard Version
11 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is his delight.
Proverbs 11:1
New International Version
Proverbs 13:3
Revised Standard Version
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life;
he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 13:11
Revised Standard Version
11 Wealth hastily gotten[a] will dwindle,
but he who gathers little by little will increase it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:11 Gk Vg: Heb from vanity
Proverbs 13:11
New International Version
11 Dishonest money dwindles away,(A)
but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
Proverbs 14:2
Revised Standard Version
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the Lord,
but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 14:2
New International Version
2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
Proverbs 14:5
Revised Standard Version
5 A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
New International Version
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(A)
Proverbs 15:27
Revised Standard Version
27 He who is greedy for unjust gain makes trouble for his household,
but he who hates bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:27
New International Version
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)
Proverbs 16:6
Revised Standard Version
6 By loyalty and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for,
and by the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.
Proverbs 16:6
New International Version
Proverbs 16:8
Revised Standard Version
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
New International Version
Proverbs 16:11
Revised Standard Version
11 A just balance and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are his work.
Proverbs 16:11
New International Version
11 Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord;
all the weights in the bag are of his making.(A)
Proverbs 17:2
Revised Standard Version
2 A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
New International Version
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
Proverbs 17:8
Revised Standard Version
8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
wherever he turns he prospers.
Proverbs 17:8
New International Version
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.(A)
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