Proverbs 3:28
Say not to thy neighbor, “Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give to thee,” when thou hast it by thee.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
27Withhold not kindness from those who need it, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
29Devise not evil against thy neighbor, While he dwelleth securely by thee.
Cross References
Proverbs 27:1Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth!
Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand! For thou knowest not whether this shall prosper, or that, or whether both of them shall be alike good.
2 Corinthians 8:11Now therefore perform the doing of it, that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
1 Timothy 6:18that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:28-35
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →