Bible verse

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

Proverbs 24:29 · BSB

Proverbs 24:29 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 24.

25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them.

26 An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

27 Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.

28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

30 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

31 Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down.

32 I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:

33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

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Proverbs 24:29 in other translations

KJV

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

ASV

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

ERV

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

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