Proverbs 28:27

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.27This passage

v.28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 15:7

    If there be with thee a poor man, one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother;

  • Isaiah 1:15

    And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

  • Proverbs 19:17

    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

  • Proverbs 22:9

    He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

  • Psalms 41:1

    Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil.

  • Deuteronomy 15:10

    Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him; because that for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy work, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto.