Verse 27
Proverbs 3:27
New Living Translation
27
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it<br>when it’s in your power to help them.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
אַל תִּמְנַע ט֥וֹב מִ/בְּעָלָ֑י/ו בִּ/הְי֨וֹת לְ/אֵ֖ל ידי/ך יָדְ/ךָ֣ לַ/עֲשֽׂוֹת
English Translation
Do not withhold good from its owners when it is in your power to do it.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 3 Context
1
My child, never forget the things I have taught you.<br>Store my commands in your heart.<br>
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2
If you do this, you will live many years,<br>and your life will be satisfying.<br>
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3
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!<br>Tie them around your neck as a reminder.<br>Write them...
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4
Then you will find favor with both God (Elohim) and people,<br>and you will earn a good reputation.<...
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5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart;<br>do not depend on your own understanding.<br>
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6
Seek his will in all you do,<br>and he will show you which path to take.<br>
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7
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.<br>Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.<br>
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8
Then you will have healing for your body<br>and strength for your bones.<br>
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9
Honor the LORD with your wealth<br>and with the best part of everything you produce.<br>
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10
Then he will fill your barns with grain,<br>and your vats will overflow with good wine.<br>
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11
My child, don’t reject the LORD’s discipline,<br>and don’t be upset when he corrects you.<br>
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12
For the LORD corrects those he loves,<br>just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.<br>
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13
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,<br>the one who gains understanding.<br>
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14
For wisdom is more profitable than silver,<br>and her wages are better than gold.<br>
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15
Wisdom is more precious than rubies;<br>nothing you desire can compare with her.<br>
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16
She offers you long life in her right hand,<br>and riches and honor in her left.<br>
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17
She will guide you down delightful paths;<br>all her ways are satisfying.<br>
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18
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;<br>happy are those who hold her tightly.<br>
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19
By wisdom the LORD founded the earth;<br>by understanding he created the heavens.<br>
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20
By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,<br>and the dew settles beneath the nig...
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21
My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.<br>Hang on to them,<br>
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22
for they will refresh your soul.<br>They are like jewels on a necklace.<br>
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23
They keep you safe on your way,<br>and your feet will not stumble.<br>
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24
You can go to bed without fear;<br>you will lie down and sleep soundly.<br>
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25
You need not be afraid of sudden disaster<br>or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,<br>
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26
for the LORD is your security.<br>He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.<br>
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27
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it<br>when it’s in your power to help them.<br>
28
If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,<br>“Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”<br>
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29
Don’t plot harm against your neighbor,<br>for those who live nearby trust you.<br>
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30
Don’t pick a fight without reason,<br>when no one has done you harm.<br>
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31
Don’t envy violent people<br>or copy their ways.<br>
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32
Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD,<br>but he offers his friendship to the godly.<br>
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33
The LORD curses the house of the wicked,<br>but he blesses the home of the upright.<br>
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34
The LORD mocks the mockers<br>but is gracious to the humble.<br>
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35
The wise inherit honor,<br>but fools are put to shame!<br>
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