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Proverbs 28:27
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
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Proverbs 28:27 in other translations
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.
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 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
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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