Pro 3:27 | MHM | STEP | Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. True wisdom is not only about serving God, but also about treating other people well. Solomon now gives practical advice for how to be honest, kind, and fair to everyone around us. He also warns us not to envy those who do wrong, even if they seem to succeed. v. 27–28 : We must give people what we owe them, whether it is payment, help, or kindness. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it (Proverbs 3:27 ). If you can help someone, do it right away. Do not put it off until tomorrow, because you may not have another chance (Proverbs 3:28 ). This means paying debts, giving fair wages, caring for family, helping the poor, and doing good as soon as you can.

‏ Proverbs 3:27

Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy.

True wisdom is not only about serving God, but also about treating other people well. Solomon now gives practical advice for how to be honest, kind, and fair to everyone around us. He also warns us not to envy those who do wrong, even if they seem to succeed.

v. 27–28: We must give people what we owe them, whether it is payment, help, or kindness. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it (Proverbs 3:27 ^a). If you can help someone, do it right away. Do not put it off until tomorrow, because you may not have another chance (Proverbs 3:28 ^b). This means paying debts, giving fair wages, caring for family, helping the poor, and doing good as soon as you can.