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I’ll get even with them!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, “I shall do the same to him as he has done to me; I will repay the person according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do not say, &#8220Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do not say, “Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not say, “As he did to me so I shall do to him; I will render to the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for his deed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t say, “I’ll do to him what he did to me; I’ll repay the man for what he has done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t say, &#8220I&#8217ll do to him what he did to me; I&#8217ll repay the man for what he has done.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />or say to someone, "I'll get even with you!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Do not say, "I'll treat him as he treated me. I'll pay him back for what he has done to me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't say, "I'll do to them just what they did to me! I'll get even with them!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, ?I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not say, “As he did to me, so I do to him, "" I render to each according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Say not, 'As he did to me, so I do to him, I render to each according to his work.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not say, According to what he did to me, thus will I do to him: I will turn back to the man according to his work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me.” I will repay each one according to his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not say, “As they did to me, so will I do to them; I will repay them according to their deeds.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to others as they have done to me; I will pay them back for what they have done.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me; I will render to him according to his works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And do not say, "I shall do to him as he does to me and I shall pay him according to his works.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Say not: 'I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Say not, As he has treated me, so will I treat him, and I will avenge myself on him for that wherein he has injured me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5026" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Further Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: tō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">“I will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he has done</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: ’ā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">I will repay</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6467.htm" title="6467: kə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Doing, deed, work. From pa'al; an act or work.">according to his work.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-21</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-31</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a></span><br />Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a></span><br />Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">1 Samuel 24:12</a></span><br />May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">1 Samuel 26:10-11</a></span><br />David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">2 Samuel 16:12</a></span><br />Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29-30</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— / I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Psalm 7:4</a></span><br />if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.</p><p class="hdg">say</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></b></br> Say not thou, I will recompense evil; <i>but</i> wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21,22</a></b></br> If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39-44</a></b></br> But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also… </p><p class="hdg">i will do</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/15-11.htm">Judges 15:11</a></b></br> Then three thousand men of Judah went to the top of the rock Etam, and said to Samson, Knowest thou not that the Philistines <i>are</i> rulers over us? what <i>is</i> this <i>that</i> thou hast done unto us? And he said unto them, As they did unto me, so have I done unto them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22-28</a></b></br> And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-27.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Render</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-20.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-27.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/29-5.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-12.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Render</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-22.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;</b><br>This phrase addresses the natural human inclination towards revenge and retaliation. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, personal vendettas and retribution were common, yet the wisdom literature consistently advises against such actions. The principle here aligns with the broader biblical teaching found in <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>, which instructs, "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself." This reflects the heart of God's law, emphasizing mercy over vengeance. Jesus Christ further expounds on this in the New Testament, particularly in <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a>, where He teaches to turn the other cheek, promoting forgiveness and grace over retaliation.<p><b>I will repay the man according to his work.”</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the concept of personal justice, which is discouraged in favor of leaving judgment to God. <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> echoes this sentiment, stating, "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." The historical context of this teaching is rooted in the understanding that God is the ultimate judge and arbiter of justice. By refraining from personal retribution, believers demonstrate trust in God's sovereign justice. This principle is also a type of Christ, who, despite suffering unjustly, did not retaliate but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly (<a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a>). This reflects the call for Christians to follow Christ's example of forgiveness and reliance on God's righteous judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_speaker.htm">The Speaker</a></b><br>The individual being addressed in this proverb, who is tempted to seek revenge.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_neighbor.htm">The Neighbor</a></b><br>The person who has wronged the speaker, prompting thoughts of retaliation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, offering wisdom and guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which these proverbs were written, emphasizing community and justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_retaliation.htm">The Act of Retaliation</a></b><br>The event or action being discouraged in this verse, highlighting the human tendency towards revenge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/rejecting_retaliation.htm">Rejecting Retaliation</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to resist the natural urge to repay wrongs with wrongs. This reflects the character of Christ, who forgave even those who crucified Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God's Justice</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to trust in God's perfect justice rather than taking matters into their own hands. God sees all and will judge righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/promoting_peace.htm">Promoting Peace</a></b><br>By choosing not to retaliate, we promote peace and reconciliation, which are central to Christian living and witness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>Our response to wrongdoing should reflect the love and forgiveness of Christ, serving as a testimony to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_of_forgiveness.htm">Cultivating a Heart of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Practicing forgiveness helps us to grow spiritually and maintain healthy relationships, freeing us from the burden of bitterness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_black_pill_mean.htm">What is their reward?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/repay_evil_with_evil.htm">Should we repay evil with evil? (Proverbs 24:29 vs. Romans 12:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_24_10-12_conflict_with_other_bible_stories.htm">Proverbs 24:10-12: Does this claim about rescuing those in peril conflict with stories of inaction or injustice found elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_prov._24_27_conflict_with_archaeology.htm">Proverbs 24:27: Does the instruction to 'finish your outdoor work' before building a house conflict with archaeological evidence of ancient settlement patterns?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Say not, I will do so to him as he</span> <span class= "bld">hath done to me.</span>--A wonderful anticipation this of New Testament teaching, very different from the spirit of <a href="/context/leviticus/24-19.htm" title="And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbor; as he has done, so shall it be done to him;">Leviticus 24:19-20</a>. Comp. <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm" title="Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.">Proverbs 20:22</a>, and <a href="/james/2-13.htm" title="For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.">James 2:13</a>, "For he shall have judgment without mercy that shewed no mercy."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - The subject is still continued, as if the moralist would say, "Though a man has done you an injury by gratuitously testifying against you, do not you retaliate in the same way." <span class="cmt_word">Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me</span> (see <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a>, and note there). The <span class="accented">lex talionis</span> should not be applied to private wrongs. The high morality of the Christian code is here anticipated, the Holy Spirit guiding both. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">say,</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹּאמַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(tō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I will do</span><br /><span class="heb">עָֽשָׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he has done</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽעֱשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me;</span><br /><span class="heb">לּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will repay</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשִׁ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to his work.”</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּפָעֳלֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6467.htm">Strong's 6467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Doing, deed, work</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:29 Don't say I will do to him (Prov. 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