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Don't Delay Doing Good
Commentators stress that when you have the ability to help someone—whether by paying a just debt or giving alms—you should do it immediately. Scholars warn that delay is dangerous because you cannot be sure of tomorrow, your resources may disappear, and the person in need could suffer in the meantime.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 3:27–35
18th Century
Theologian
A marked change in style. The continuous exhortation is replaced by a series of maxims.
From them to whom it is due – litera…
John Gill
On Proverbs 3:28
17th Century
Pastor
Say not unto your neighbor
Either to whom you are indebted, and who comes for the payment of a just debt; or to any …
Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 3:27–35
17th Century
Minister
Our duty is to observe the precepts of Christ and to copy his example. We are to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness. We are a…