Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But he who
King James Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Holman Bible
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.
International Standard Version
Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
A Conservative Version
He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
American Standard Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Amplified
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses.
Bible in Basic English
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
Darby Translation
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Julia Smith Translation
He giving to the poor wants not: and he hiding his eyes increased curses.
King James 2000
He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[For] he who gives to the poor, there is no lacking, but [for] he who turns his eyes, [there are] many curses.
Modern King James verseion
He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that giveth unto the poor, shall not want; but he that turneth away his eyes from such as be in necessity, shall suffer great poverty himself.
NET Bible
The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.
New Heart English Bible
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
The Emphasized Bible
One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.
Webster
He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
World English Bible
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
Themes
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Liberality » Want of » Brings many a curse
Topics
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Nathan
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
26
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. He who walks wisely will be delivered.
27
But he who
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 19:17
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Proverbs 22:9
He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Deuteronomy 15:7
This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 15:10
Give the poor what they need, because then Jehovah will make you successful in everything you do.
Psalm 41:1-3
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
Psalm 112:5-9
All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
Proverbs 11:24
There is one who scatters, and yet increases. There is one who withholds what is due and it leads to poverty.
Proverbs 11:26
He who withholds corn from the people will be cursed. Blessing will be on the head of him that sells it.
Proverbs 24:24
The people curse and the nations abhor the man who says to the wicked, You are righteous.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you. Even though you offer many prayers, I will not listen because your hands are full of blood.
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will reap bountifully.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not forget (neglect) to do good and to communicate (fellowship) (share), for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.