Proverbs 3:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:29 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Devise...: or, Practise no evil" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:29 — KJV
“Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Devise...: or, Practise no evil”
— Proverbs 3:29 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:29 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:29
“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:29: evil, against, neighbour
“He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. taketh...: or, receiveth, or, endureth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:29: evil, against, neighbour
“All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. my...: Heb. evil to me”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:29: devise, evil, against
“The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. the needy...: or, he speaketh against the poor in judgment”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:29: devise, evil, against
“Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:29: evil, against, neighbour
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