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Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

    ASV

  • He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

    BBE

  • He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.

    DBY

  • One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

    WEB

  • Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.

    YLT

  • He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

    ENG

  • He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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