Proverbios 3:29

29 No trames el mal contra tu prójimo, mientras habite seguro a tu lado.

Proverbios 3:29 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 3:29

Devise not evil against thy neighbour
Or, "plough not evil" ^F9; turn not up thy heart to find evil against thy neighbour, as the earth is turned up by the plough; see ( Hosea 10:13 ) . Do not contrive and form schemes in thy mind and thoughts to do him any injury, in his name and character, in his person, property, or family: a good man should devise all the good he can to his fellow creatures, but not evil to any; especially to his neighbour, and as described in the next clause; seeing he dwelleth securely by thee;
having a good opinion of thee, and not suspecting any ill design against him, thinks himself, goods, and family, in safety; and is under no concern to provide for his security, placing his confidence in thee, and perhaps to such a degree as to entrust with his secrets. Now to project evil against such a man is exceeding base; it is doubly sinful; this is an aggravation of the iniquity.

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FOOTNOTES:

F9 (vrtt) "ne ares", Amama.

Proverbios 3:29 In-Context

27 No niegues el bien a quien se le debe, cuando esté en tu mano el hacerlo.

28 No digas a tu prójimo: Ve y vuelve, y mañana te lo daré, cuando lo tienes contigo.

29 No trames el mal contra tu prójimo, mientras habite seguro a tu lado.

30 No contiendas con nadie sin motivo, si no te ha hecho daño.

31 No envidies al hombre violento, y no escojas ninguno de sus caminos;