Proverbs 28:27

Proverbs 28:27 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

27Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,

but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

27One who gives to the poor will never lack anything,

But one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

27He who gives to the poor will never want,

But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses. [Deut 15:7; Prov 19:17; 22:9]

27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need,

but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;

But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

27He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

27One who gives to the poor has no lack;

but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

27Those who give to poor people will have all they need.

But those who close their eyes to the poor will receive many curses.

27If you give things to poor people,

you will still have enough for yourself.

But everyone will curse you

if you refuse to help poor people.

27Whoever is giving to the poor has no lack, || And whoever is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.