Proverbs 24:29 bbe — Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.

Bible in Basic English

"Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work."

— Proverbs 24:29, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 24 — Context

26

He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.

27

Put your work in order outside, and make it ready in the field; and after that, see to the building of your house.

28

Do not be a violent witness against your neighbour, or let your lips say what is false.

29

Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.

30

I went by the field of the hater of work, and by the vine-garden of the man without sense;

31

And it was all full of thorns, and covered with waste plants, and its stone wall was broken down.

32

Then looking at it, I gave thought: I saw, and I got teaching from it.

Proverbs 24:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:29 say?
Proverbs 24:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.”
Where is Proverbs 24:29 in the Bible?
Proverbs 24:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 29.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 24:29.
What translation should I read Proverbs 24:29 in?
Proverbs 24:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 24:29?
Proverbs 24:29 reads (BBE): “Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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