Proverbs 3:27-35

Common English Bible

²⁷ Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it,
    when it is in your power to do so.
²⁸ Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go and come back;
    I’ll give it to you tomorrow,” when you have it.
²⁹ Don’t plan to harm your neighbor
    who trusts and lives near you.
³⁰ Don’t accuse anyone without reason,
    when they haven’t harmed you.
³¹ Don’t envy violent people
    or choose any of their ways.
³² Devious people are detestable to the Lord,
    but the virtuous are his close friends.
³³ The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the home of the righteous.
³⁴ He mocks mockers,
    but he shows favor to the humble.
³⁵ The wise gain respect,
    but fools receive shame.