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Proverbs 28:27
27Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.
Proverbs 28:27 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- 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
25The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper. 26Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses. 28When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
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נוֹתֵ֣ן לָ֭רָשׁ אֵ֣ין מַחְס֑וֹר וּמַעְלִ֥ים עֵ֝ינָ֗יו רַב־מְאֵרֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 28:27
- Proverbs 19:17Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.
- Proverbs 22:9The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.
- Deuteronomy 15:7If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them.
- Psalms 41:1Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
- Psalms 112:5Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
- Hebrews 13:16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- Isaiah 1:15When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood!
- Proverbs 11:26People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
- Proverbs 24:24Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.
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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