and do not make room for the devil.
neither give place to the devil.
Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].
Don’t provide an opportunity for the devil.
Provide no place for the devil.
Give not place to the devil.
“Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land?
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.