Proverbs 28:27
“He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many a curse.”
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Proverbs 28:27 Context
25He that is of a proud heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord, shalbe made fat. 26Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but who so walketh wisely, he shall be deliuered. 27He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many a curse. 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselues: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- King James Version
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
- Basic English Bible
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- Darby Bible
He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- Webster's Bible
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
- World English Bible
Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible