Proverbs 3:27
Don't hold back good from those who deserve it when it's something you have the power to do.
Free Bible Version
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 the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.
Cross References
Genesis 31:29I could really punish you badly, but the God of your father spoke to me last night and told me, ‘Watch what you say to Jacob. Don't try to persuade him to come back, and don't threaten him either.’
Micah 2:1How disastrous it will be for those who devise evil plans as they lie awake at night. They get up in the morning to carry them out, because they have the power to do just that.
Galatians 6:10So while we have time, let's do good to everyone—especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
James 2:15If a brother or sister doesn't have clothes, or food for the day,
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 →