Proverbs 28:27

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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WEBBE

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

KJV

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

ASV

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

BBE

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 27

A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention.

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