Proverbs 28:27 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 28:27 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 28:27 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 28:27 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.”

Proverbs 28:27 — World English Bible

Proverbs 28:27 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 28:27 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 28:27 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.”

Proverbs 28:27 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 28:27 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.”

Proverbs 28:27 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 28:27 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.”

Proverbs 28:27 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 28:27 in Context — Proverbs 28

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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What Does Proverbs 28:27 Mean?

Proverbs 28:27 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 28. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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