| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them. | 27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. |
| 28 If you can help your neighbor now, don't say, "Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you." | 28 Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"-- when you now have it with you. |
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