Bible verse

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Proverbs 28:27 · BSB

Proverbs 28:27 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.

23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

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Proverbs 28:27 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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