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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 3:29

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Study note

The list of practical commands about neighbors continues here. After telling the reader to help promptly, the father now warns against harming those who feel safe nearby.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No intentes mal contra tu prójimo, estando él confiado de ti.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No trames nada malo contra el que vive confiado en ti.

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