Proverbs 3:29

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:29

BSB
Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.
AKJV
Devise not evil against your neighbor, seeing he dwells securely by you.
CPDV
Do not undertake evil against your friend, even though he has trust in you.
ERV
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
NHEB
Do not devise evil against your neighbor, seeing he dwells securely by you.
SMT
Thou shalt not fabricate evil upon thy neighbor, and he dwelling confidently with thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 3:29

DeviseH2790VerbnotevilH7451againstthyneighbourH7453Noun MasculineseeinghedwellethH3427VerbsecurelyH983Noun Masculinebythee

Commentary for Proverbs 3:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 3:29
Summary
Do not scheme harm against your secure neighbor
Event
Prohibition against scheming
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom