Proverbs 28:27

Bishops' Bible (1568)

He that geueth vnto the poore shall not lacke: but he that hydeth his eyes from them, shall haue many a curse.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:17 : 17 He that hath pitie vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and looke what he layeth out, it shalbe payde hym agayne.
  • Prov 22:9 : 9 He that hath a bountifull eye, shalbe blessed: for he geueth of his bread to the poore.
  • Deut 15:7 : 7 If one of thy brethren among you be poore within any of thy gates in thy lande which the Lorde thy God geueth thee: thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut to thine hande from thy poore brother:
  • Ps 41:1-3 : 1 To the chiefe musition, a psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that considereth ye poore: God wyll delyuer hym in the tyme of trouble. 2 God wyll preserue hym & kepe him aliue: he shalbe blessed vpon the earth, and thou O God wylt not deliuer him into the wyll of his enemies. 3 God wyll comfort hym when he lyeth sicke vpon his bed: thou O God wylt turne vpside downe all his bed in his sicknesse.
  • Prov 11:26 : 26 Who so hoordeth vp his corne, shalbe cursed among the people: but blessyng shall lyght vpon his head that geueth foode.
  • 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 This yet I say he which soweth litle, shall reape litle: and he that soweth in geuyng largely and freely, shall reape plenteouslie. 7 Let euery man do, accordyng as he hath purposed in his heart, not grudgyngly, or of necessitie: For God loueth a chearefull geuer. 8 God is able to make you riche in all grace, that ye in all thynges hauyng sufficient vnto the vtmost, may be riche vnto all maner of good workes, 9 As it is written: He hath sparsed abrode, and hath geuen to the poore, his ryghteousnesse remayneth for euer. 10 He that ministreth seede vnto ye sower, ministreth bread also for foode, and multiplieth your seede, and encreaseth the fruites of your ryghteousnesse: 11 That in all thynges ye may be made riche into all singlenesse, which causeth through vs, that thankes are geuen vnto God.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 To do good & to distribute forget not, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
  • Ps 112:5-9 : 5 A good man is mercyfull and lendeth: he wyll guyde his wordes with discretion. 6 For he shalbe neuer moued: and the righteous shall be had in an euerlasting remembraunce. 7 He wyll not be afraide of any euyll tidinges: his heart is setled, he beleueth in God. 8 His heart is strengthened, he will not feare: vntyll he seeth a mischiefe to fall vpon his enemies. 9 He hath distributed abrode, he hath geuen to the poore: his righteousnes remayneth for euer, his horne shalbe exalted with glory.
  • Prov 11:24 : 24 Some man geueth out his goodes and is the richer: but the niggarde hauyng inough, wyll depart from nothyng, and yet is euer in pouertie.
  • Deut 15:10 : 10 Thou shalt geue hym, and let it not greeue thine heart to geue vnto hym: Because that for this thyng the Lorde thy God shall blesse thee in all thy workes, and in all that thou puttest thine hande to.
  • Prov 24:24 : 24 He that saith to the vngodly thou art righteous, hym shall the people curse, yea the comminaltie shall abhorre him:
  • Isa 1:15 : 15 When you holde out your handes, I wyll turne myne eyes from you: and though ye make many prayers, yet I wyll heare nothyng at all, seyng your handes are full of blood.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:9
    85%

    9 He that hath a bountifull eye, shalbe blessed: for he geueth of his bread to the poore.

  • Prov 28:22
    81%

    22 He that wyll be riche all to soone, hath an euyll eye: and considereth not that pouertie shall come vpon hym.

  • Prov 22:16
    80%

    16 Who so doth a poore man wrong, to increase his owne riches and geueth vnto the ryche, at the last commeth to pouertie hym selfe.

  • Prov 19:17
    80%

    17 He that hath pitie vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and looke what he layeth out, it shalbe payde hym agayne.

  • Prov 21:13
    78%

    13 Who so stoppeth his eares at the crying of the poore, he shall crye hym selfe and not be hearde.

  • Prov 28:8
    78%

    8 He that by vsurie and vniust gaynes gathereth riches: he shall lay them in store for a man that will pitie the poore.

  • Prov 14:31
    76%

    31 He that doth a poore man wrong, blasphemeth his maker: but who so honoureth him, hath pitie on the poore.

  • Prov 28:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19 He that tylleth his lande shall haue plenteousnes of bread: but he that foloweth idle persons, shall haue pouertie inough.

    20 A faythfull man shalbe fylled with blessinges, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be vngyltie.

  • Prov 13:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 Some men make them selues riche though they haue nothyng: agayne, some make them selues poore hauyng great riches.

    8 With goodes a man redeemeth his life: and the poore wyll not be reproued.

  • Ps 41:1
    75%

    1 To the chiefe musition, a psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that considereth ye poore: God wyll delyuer hym in the tyme of trouble.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20 The poore is hated euen of his owne neyghbours: but the riche hath many frendes.

    21 Who so dispiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but blessed is he that hath pitie of the poore.

  • Prov 11:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26 Who so hoordeth vp his corne, shalbe cursed among the people: but blessyng shall lyght vpon his head that geueth foode.

    27 He that searcheth for good thynges fyndeth fauour: but who so seketh after mischiefe, it shall happen vnto hym.

    28 He that trusteth in his riches shall haue a fall: but the ryghteous shall florishe as the greene leafe.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poore: but the vngodly regardeth no vnderstandyng.

  • Prov 28:3
    75%

    3 One poore man oppressing another by violence, is like a raging rayne that destroyeth the fruite.

  • Deut 15:7-11
    5 verses
    75%

    7 If one of thy brethren among you be poore within any of thy gates in thy lande which the Lorde thy God geueth thee: thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut to thine hande from thy poore brother:

    8 But thou shalt open thine hande vnto hym, and lende hym sufficient for his neede which he hath.

    9 Beware that there be not a wicked thought in thine heart, that thou wouldest say, the seuenth yere, the yere of freedome is at hande: and therfore it greeueth thee to loke on thy poore brother, and geuest hym naught, and he then crye vnto the Lorde agaynst thee, and it be sinne vnto thee:

    10 Thou shalt geue hym, and let it not greeue thine heart to geue vnto hym: Because that for this thyng the Lorde thy God shall blesse thee in all thy workes, and in all that thou puttest thine hande to.

    11 The lande shall neuer be without poore: and therfore I comaunde thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hande vnto thy brother that is needy & poore in thy lande.

  • Prov 28:11
    75%

    11 The riche man thinketh hym selfe to be wise: but the poore that hath vnderstandyng can perceaue hym well inough.

  • Prov 11:24
    75%

    24 Some man geueth out his goodes and is the richer: but the niggarde hauyng inough, wyll depart from nothyng, and yet is euer in pouertie.

  • Prov 21:26
    75%

    26 He coueteth greedyly all day long: but the righteous geueth and spareth not.

  • Prov 28:6
    74%

    6 Better is he that walketh in his vprightnes: then he that peruerteth his wayes, and is riche.

  • Prov 17:5
    74%

    5 Who so scorneth the poore, blasphemeth his maker: and he that is glad at another mans hurt, shall not be vnpunished.

  • Ps 37:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21 The vngodly boroweth and payeth not agayne: but the righteous geueth mercifully and liberally.

    22 Suche as be blessed of God shall possesse the lande: and they that be cursed of hym, shalbe rooted out.

  • Prov 28:28
    74%

    28 When the vngodly are come vp, men are fayne to hide themselues: but when they perishe, the ryghteous encrease.

  • Prov 28:13
    74%

    13 He that hydeth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but whoso knowledgeth them and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23 There is plenteousnesse of foode in the fieldes of the poore: but the fielde not well ordered, is without fruite.

  • Prov 29:13
    73%

    13 The poore and the lender meete together, and the Lorde lyghteneth both their eyes.

  • Prov 29:24
    73%

    24 Who so is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth blasphemie and telleth it not foorth.

  • Matt 25:29
    72%

    29 For vnto euery one that hath, shalbe geuen, and he shall haue aboundaunce: But he that hath not, from hym shalbe taken away, euen that which he hath.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12 A wyse man seing the plague, wyll hide hym selfe: as for fooles they go on styll and suffer harme.

  • Job 20:10
    72%

    10 His children shalbe faine to agree with the poore, and his handes shall restore their goodes.

  • Prov 13:18
    72%

    18 He that thinketh scorne to be refourmed, commeth to pouertie and shame: but who so regardeth correction, shall come to honour.

  • Matt 13:12
    72%

    12 For whosoeuer hath, to hym shalbe geuen, and he shall haue more aboundaunce: But whosoeuer hath not, from hym shalbe taken away, euen that he hath.

  • Mark 4:25
    72%

    25 For vnto hym that hath, shall it be geuen: and from hym that hath not, shalbe taken away, euen that which he hath.

  • Matt 6:4
    72%

    4 That thyne almes may be in secrete: And thy father, which seeth in secrete, shall rewarde thee openly.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
    72%

    6 This yet I say he which soweth litle, shall reape litle: and he that soweth in geuyng largely and freely, shall reape plenteouslie.

  • Prov 10:15
    71%

    15 The riche mans goodes are his strong holde: but their owne pouertie feareth the poore.

  • Prov 18:23
    71%

    23 The poore prayeth meekely: but the riche geueth a rough aunswere.

  • Prov 22:3
    71%

    3 A wyse man seeth the plague, and hydeth hym selfe: but the foolishe go on still, and are punished.

  • Prov 3:27
    71%

    27 Withdraw no good thyng from them that haue nede, so long as thyne hande is able to do it.

  • Deut 27:18
    71%

    18 Cursed be he that maketh the blynde to go out of his way: and all the people shall say, Amen.