Proverbs 3:29

Do not make a plan to harm your neighbor— 1 the one who lives close and trusts you. 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

In Context

28Do not say to your neighbor, 1 “Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,” 1 when you have the money with you. 1

30Do not argue with a person without a reason, 1 when he has done nothing to harm you. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 55:20My friend has raised his hands against those who were at peace with him; 1 he has not respected the covenant that he had. 1

Proverbs 6:14He plots evil with deceit in his heart; 1 he always stirs up discord. 1

Proverbs 14:22Do not those who plot evil go astray? 1 But those who plan to do good will receive covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness. 1

Jeremiah 18:18So the people said, “Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, since the law will never perish from the priests, or advice from the wise men, or words from the prophets. Come, let us attack him with our words and no longer pay attention to anything he proclaims.” 1

Zechariah 7:10About the widow and orphan, the foreigner, and the poor person—do not oppress them, and let none of you plot any harm against another in your heart.'

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 →

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