Proverbs 3:27 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 3:27

25 ^aDo not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

26 For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.

27 ^aDo not withhold good from¹ those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

28 ^aDo not say to your neighbor,
“Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it,”
When you have it with you.

29 Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.

30 ^aDo not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.

31 ^aDo not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:27

American Standard Version
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

Amplified® Bible
Withhold not good from those to whom it is due [its rightful owners], when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

Contemporary English Version
Do all you can for everyone who deserves your help.

Darby English Version
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

Good News Bible
Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.

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.

New American Standard Bible
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do {it.}

New International Version
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it,
when it is in your power to act.

New King James Version
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not withhold good from those to whom you owe it, When you have the power to do it.

Revised Standard Version
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Young's Literal Translation
Withhold not good from its owners, When thy hand `is' toward God to do `it'.

New English Translation
Do not withhold good from those who need it,¹ when² you³ have the ability⁴ to help.⁵