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27 Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it;
    if it is within your power to give it, do it.
28 Do not send your neighbor away, saying, “Get back with me tomorrow.
    I can give it to you then,”
    when what he needs is already in your hand.
29 Make no plans that could result in injury to your neighbor;
    after all, he should be more secure because he lives near you.

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27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
    “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
    when you already have it with you.(A)
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
    who lives trustfully near you.(B)

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