Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
In context
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched. 26 Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. 27 Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 28:27 in the KJV
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:27 in the NIV
Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.