Proverbs 28:27

Geneva Bible (1560)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:17 : 17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lorde: and the Lorde will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
  • Prov 22:9 : 9 He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.
  • Deut 15:7 : 7 If one of thy brethren with thee be poore within any of thy gates in thy land, which the Lord thy God giueth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poore brother:
  • Ps 41:1-3 : 1 To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shal deliuer him in ye time of trouble. 2 The Lord will keepe him, and preserue him aliue: he shalbe blessed vpon the earth, and thou wilt not deliuer him vnto the will of his enemies. 3 The Lord wil stregthen him vpon ye bed of sorow: thou hast turned al his bed in his sicknes.
  • Prov 11:26 : 26 He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.
  • 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 This yet remember, that he which soweth sparingly, shall reape also sparingly, and hee that soweth liberally, shall reape also liberally. 7 As euery man wisheth in his heart, so let him giue, not grudgingly, or of necessitie: for God loueth a cheerefull giuer. 8 And God is able to make all grace to abound towarde you, that yee alwayes hauing all sufficiencie in all thinges, may abounde in euery good worke, 9 ( As it is written, He hath sparsed abroad and hath giuen to the poore: his beneuolence remayneth for euer. 10 Also hee that findeth seede to the sower, will minister likewise bread for foode, and multiplie your seede, and increase the fruites of your beneuolence,) 11 That on all partes yee may bee made rich vnto all liberalitie, which causeth through vs thanksgiuing vnto God.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 To doe good, and to distribute forget not: for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
  • Ps 112:5-9 : 5 A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement. 6 Surely he shall neuer be moued: but the righteous shalbe had in euerlasting remembrance. 7 He will not be afraide of euill tidings: for his heart is fixed, and beleeueth in the Lord. 8 His heart is stablished: therefore he will not feare, vntill he see his desire vpon his enemies. 9 He hath distributed and giuen to ye poore: his righteousnesse remaineth for euer: his horne shalbe exalted with glory.
  • Prov 11:24 : 24 There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.
  • Deut 15:10 : 10 Thou shalt giue him, and let it not grieue thine heart to giue vnto him: for because of this the Lord thy God shal blesse thee in al thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand to.
  • Prov 24:24 : 24 He that saith to the wicked, Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, and the multitude shall abhorre him.
  • Isa 1:15 : 15 And when you shall stretch out your hands, I wil hide mine eyes from you: and though ye make many prayers, I wil not heare: for your hands are full of blood.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:9
    85%

    9He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.

  • Prov 28:22
    81%

    22A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

  • Prov 22:16
    80%

    16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.

  • Prov 19:17
    80%

    17He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lorde: and the Lorde will recompense him that which he hath giuen.

  • Prov 21:13
    78%

    13He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.

  • Prov 28:8
    78%

    8He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

  • Prov 14:31
    76%

    31He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.

  • Prov 28:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

    20A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 13:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.

    8A man will giue his riches for the ransome of his life: but the poore cannot heare ye reproch.

  • Ps 41:1
    75%

    1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shal deliuer him in ye time of trouble.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.

    21The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

  • Prov 11:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26He that withdraweth the corne, the people will curse him: but blessing shalbe vpon the head of him that selleth corne.

    27He that seeketh good things, getteth fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.

    28He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.

  • Prov 28:3
    75%

    3A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

  • Deut 15:7-11
    5 verses
    75%

    7If one of thy brethren with thee be poore within any of thy gates in thy land, which the Lord thy God giueth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poore brother:

    8But thou shalt open thine hand vnto him, and shalt lend him sufficient for his neede which he hath.

    9Beware that there be not a wicked thought in thine heart, to say, The seuenth yeere, the yeere of freedome is at hand: therefore it grieueth thee to looke on thy poore brother, and thou giuest him nought, and he crie vnto the Lorde against thee, so that sinne be in thee:

    10Thou shalt giue him, and let it not grieue thine heart to giue vnto him: for because of this the Lord thy God shal blesse thee in al thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand to.

    11Because there shall be euer some poore in the land, therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand vnto thy brother, to thy needie, and to thy poore in thy land.

  • Prov 28:11
    75%

    11The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

  • Prov 11:24
    75%

    24There is that scattereth, and is more increased: but hee that spareth more then is right, surely commeth to pouertie.

  • Prov 21:26
    75%

    26He coueteth euermore greedily, but the righteous giueth and spareth not.

  • Prov 28:6
    74%

    6Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

  • Prov 17:5
    74%

    5Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.

  • Ps 37:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21The wicked boroweth and payeth not againe. but the righteous is mercifull, and giueth.

    22For such as be blessed of God, shall inherite the lande, and they that be cursed of him, shalbe cut off.

  • Prov 28:28
    74%

    28When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

  • Prov 28:13
    74%

    13He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23Much foode is in the fielde of the poore: but the fielde is destroyed without discretion.

  • Prov 29:13
    73%

    13The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

  • Prov 29:24
    73%

    24He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, & declareth it not.

  • Matt 25:29
    72%

    29For vnto euery man that hath, it shall be giuen, and he shall haue abundance, and from him that hath not, euen that he hath, shalbe taken away.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.

  • Job 20:10
    72%

    10His children shall flatter the poore, & his hands shall restore his substance.

  • Prov 13:18
    72%

    18Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.

  • Matt 13:12
    72%

    12For whosoeuer hath, to him shalbe giuen, and he shall haue abundance: but whosoeuer hath not, from him shalbe taken away, euen that he hath.

  • Mark 4:25
    72%

    25For vnto him that hath, shall it be giuen, and from him that hath not, shall be taken away, euen that he hath.

  • Matt 6:4
    72%

    4That thine almes may be in secret, and thy Father that seeth in secret, hee will rewarde thee openly.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
    72%

    6This yet remember, that he which soweth sparingly, shall reape also sparingly, and hee that soweth liberally, shall reape also liberally.

  • Prov 10:15
    71%

    15The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.

  • Prov 18:23
    71%

    23The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

  • Prov 22:3
    71%

    3A prudent man seeth the plague, and hideth himselfe: but the foolish goe on still, and are punished.

  • Prov 3:27
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    27Withhold not the good from the owners thereof, though there be power in thine hand to doe it.

  • Deut 27:18
    71%

    18Cursed be he that maketh ye blinde go out of the way: And all the people shal say: So be it.