Proverbs 3:27
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of yours hand to do it.
Updated King James 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 shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken.
28Say not unto your neighbour, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you.
Cross References
Genesis 31:29It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spoke unto me last night, saying, Take you heed that you speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
Micah 2:1Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Galatians 6:10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them 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 →