King James Version
Proverbs 28:27
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
Context of Proverbs 28:27
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. He 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.
Read all of Proverbs 28Proverbs 28:27 word by word
נוֹתֵ֣ן לָ֭רָשׁ אֵ֣ין מַחְס֑וֹר וּמַעְלִ֥ים עֵ֝ינָ֗יו רַב־מְאֵרֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 28:27
- Proverbs 19:17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
- Proverbs 22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
- Deuteronomy 15:7If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:
- Psalms 41:1Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
- Psalms 112:5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
- Hebrews 13:16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- Isaiah 1:15And 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 11:26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
- Proverbs 24:24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
Commentaries on Proverbs 28:27
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27Be that giveth unto the poor - See the notes on Deuteronomy 15:7; (note), Detueronomy Deuteronomy 19:17; (note), Deuteronomy 22:9; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27Hideth his eyes - i. e., Turns away from, disregards, the poor. Compare Isaiah 1:15.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 27Verse 27 A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2727. (Compare Pr 11:24-26). hideth his eyes--as the face (Psa 27:9; 69:17), denotes inattention.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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