Proverbs 3:27
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, 1 when it is in your power to act. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 Yahweh will be on your side 1 and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. 1
Cross References
Genesis 31:29It is in my power to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night and said, 'Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad.'
Micah 2:1Woe to those who plan iniquity, 1 to those who plan on their beds to do evil. 1 In the morning light they do it 1 because they have power. 1
Galatians 6:10So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
James 2:15Suppose that a brother or sister is badly clothed and lacks 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 →