Proverbs 3:27-28

“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.”

"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee." - Proverbs 3:27-28
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What does Proverbs 3:27-28 mean?

Proverbs 3:27-28 in the King James Version of the Bible says, "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee." This verse is part…

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The Power of Timely Goodness: A Devotional on Proverbs 3:27-28

As we look deeper into the poignant words of Proverbs 3:27-28, we encounter a clarion call to action and a reminder of the responsibility that comes with our resources and abilities. The verses from the King James Version state: "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due…

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A Prayer for Generosity and Immediate Action

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for Your unending love and mercy. Thank You for Your gracious blessings and for the gift of Your Word which serves as a guiding lamp to our feet. As I meditate on Proverbs 3:27-28, I am reminded of the…

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Proverbs 3:27-28 - "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go away; come back and I’ll give it tomorrow”—when you already have it with you."
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 28:27 - "He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse."
Proverbs 28:3 - "A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food."
Proverbs 27:3 - "A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both."
Proverbs 3:27 - "¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it."
Proverbs 3:28 - "Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee."
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"A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food." - Proverbs 28:3
"A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both." - Proverbs 27:3
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"¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it." - Proverbs 3:27
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"Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee." - Proverbs 3:28
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