Proverbs 28:27
What does Proverbs 28:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that giveth to the poor shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Context
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.
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