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Proverbs 3:29
Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.
Proverbs 3:29 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 3:29 in other translations
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.
Don’t devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.
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In context
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.
32 For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.
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