Proverbs 28:27

Translations

Modern

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Traditional

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Literal

One giving to the poor will not lack, and one hiding his eyes has an abundance of curses.

Latin

Qui dat pauperi non indigebit; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.

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English

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

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Christian Giving Wealth and Poverty in the Wisdom Literature

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Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Proverbs 11:24
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Psalm 41:1–3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
Deuteronomy 15:7
If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.
2 Corinthians 9:6–11
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Psalm 112:5–9
It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
Deuteronomy 15:10
Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.
Proverbs 22:9
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Proverbs 11:26
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
Proverbs 24:24
Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”—peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him;

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Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Benevolence Feeding the Hungry Feeding the Poor Helping the Poor Helping Those in Need Homelessness Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Lack of Brings Many a Curse Liberality: Promises To Obtaining Wealth Poor: Duty To Selfish People Selfishness: General Scriptures Concerning Serving the Poor The Needy The Poor: They Who in Faith, Believe: Have Promises Welfare

Proverbs 28:27

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