Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:29
American Standard Version
Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Amplified® Bible
Do not contrive {or} dig up {or} cultivate evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly {and} confidently beside you.
Contemporary English Version
Don't try to be mean to neighbors who trust you.
Darby English Version
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Good News Bible
Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbors; they live beside you, trusting you.
King James Version
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
New American Standard Bible
Do not devise harm against your neighbor, While he lives securely beside you.
New International Version
Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
New King James Version
Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not devise harm against your neighbor, While he lives securely beside you.
Revised Standard Version
Do not plan evil against your neighbor who dwells trustingly beside you.
Young's Literal Translation
Devise not against thy neighbour evil, And he sitting confidently with thee.
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