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Proverbs 3:28
Say not to your neighbour, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you at the time.
Proverbs 3:28 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 3:28 in other translations
Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means.
Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you,” when you have it by you.
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In context
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.
31 Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
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