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Proverbs 3:27
Do not keep back good from those who have a right to it, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
Proverbs 3:27 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 3:27 in other translations
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.
Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
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In context
24 When you take your rest you will have no fear, and on your bed sleep will be sweet to you.
25 Have no fear of sudden danger, or of the storm which will come on evil-doers:
26 For the Lord will be your hope, and will keep your foot from being taken in the net.
27 Do not keep back good from those who have a right to it, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
28 Say not to your neighbour, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you at the time.
29 Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.
30 Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.
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