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Proverbs 28:27
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
Proverbs 28:27 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 28:27 in other translations
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
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In context
24 Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
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