Proverbs 28:27

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:17 : 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
  • Prov 22:9 : 9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
  • Deut 15:7 : 7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:
  • Ps 41:1-3 : 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. 3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
  • Prov 11:26 : 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
  • 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
  • Ps 112:5-9 : 5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
  • Prov 11:24 : 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
  • Deut 15:10 : 10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
  • Prov 24:24 : 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
  • Isa 1:15 : 15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 22:9
    85%

    9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

  • Prov 28:22
    81%

    22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 22:16
    80%

    16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • Prov 19:17
    80%

    17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

  • Prov 21:13
    78%

    13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

  • Prov 28:8
    78%

    8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

  • Prov 14:31
    76%

    31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

  • Prov 28:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

    20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 13:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

    8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

  • Ps 41:1
    75%

    1Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

    21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

  • Prov 11:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

    27He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

    28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

  • Prov 28:3
    75%

    3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

  • Deut 15:7-11
    5 verses
    75%

    7If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

    8But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

    9Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.

    10Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

    11For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

  • Prov 28:11
    75%

    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 11:24
    75%

    24There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

  • Prov 21:26
    75%

    26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  • Prov 28:6
    74%

    6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 17:5
    74%

    5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

  • Ps 37:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

    22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

  • Prov 28:28
    74%

    28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

  • Prov 28:13
    74%

    13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

  • Prov 29:13
    73%

    13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.

  • Prov 29:24
    73%

    24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

  • Matt 25:29
    72%

    29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Job 20:10
    72%

    10His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.

  • Prov 13:18
    72%

    18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

  • Matt 13:12
    72%

    12For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

  • Mark 4:25
    72%

    25For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

  • Matt 6:4
    72%

    4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
    72%

    6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

  • Prov 10:15
    71%

    15The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

  • Prov 18:23
    71%

    23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

  • Prov 22:3
    71%

    3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 3:27
    71%

    27Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

  • Deut 27:18
    71%

    18Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.