Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
That giveth
Hideth
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Bible References
That giveth
Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.
Proverbs 22:9
Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Deuteronomy 15:7
"If there should be a poor man among your relatives in one of the cities of the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, don't be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.
Psalm 112:5
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.
2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Hideth
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."
Shall
Proverbs 11:26
People will curse whoever withholds grain, but blessing will come to whoever is selling.
Proverbs 24:24
Whoever says to the wicked, "You're in the right," will be cursed by people and hated by nations.