Proverbs 3:29 “Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells bes…”

Proverbs 3:29

Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Don’t devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.

American Standard Version

Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

Intend none hurt against thy neighbour, seeing he doeth dwell without feare by thee.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Devise not against thy neighbour evil, And he sitting confidently with thee.

Bible in Basic English

Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.

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Cross references

“Devise not evil”

Proverbs 6:14 Psalm 35:20 Psalm 55:20 Psalm 59:3 Proverbs 6:18 Jeremiah 18:18–20

Proverbs 6:14 · BSB

With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.

Psalm 35:20 · BSB

For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful schemes against those who live quietly in the land.

Psalm 55:20 · BSB

My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.

Psalm 59:3 · BSB

See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.

Proverbs 6:18 · BSB

a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,

Jeremiah 18:18–20 · BSB

Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his word…

Also

Proverbs 14:22

Proverbs 14:22 · BSB

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

28Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means.

30Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.

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