Proverbs 3:27

Withhold not kindness from those who need it, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

Noyes Bible

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 shall be thy confidence; Yea, he will keep thy foot from being taken.

28Say not to thy neighbor, “Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give to thee,” when thou hast it by thee.

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Cross References

Micah 2:1Woe to them that devise iniquity, And contrive evil upon their beds; When the morning is light, they practise it, Because it is in the power of their hand.

Galatians 6:10So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

James 2:15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of 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 →

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