Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:29

BSB

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work."

AKJV

Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

CPDV

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me." I will repay each one according to his work.

ERV

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

NHEB

Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

SMT

Thou shalt not say, According to what he did to me, thus will I do to him: I will turn back to the man according to his work.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:29

SayH559VerbnotIwilldoH6213VerbsotohimashehathdoneH6213VerbtomeIwillrenderH7725VerbtothemanH376Noun MasculineaccordingtohisworkH6467Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 24:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:29

Summary

Renounce desire for vengeful retaliation

Event

Counsel against reciprocal punishment

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC