Proverbs 3:27
Do not withhold him from doing good, who is able: if thou art able, do good thyself also.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
In Context
26For the Lord will be at thy side, and will keep thy foot that thou be not taken.
Cross References
Genesis 31:29It is in my power to return thee evil: but the God of your father said to me yesterday: Take heed thou speak not any things harshly against Jacob.
Micah 2:1Woe to you that devise that which is unprofitable, and work evil in your beds: in the morning light they execute it, because their hand is against God.
Galatians 6:10Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
James 2:15And if a brother or sister be naked, and want daily food:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:22-27
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being… Read the whole commentary →