Proverbs 28:27
¶ 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 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. 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.
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9 ¶ He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
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22 ¶ He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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16 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
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17 ¶ He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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13 ¶ Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
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8 ¶ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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31 ¶ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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19 ¶ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
20 ¶ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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7 ¶ There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.
8 ¶ The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
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1 ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed [is] he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
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20 ¶ The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.
21 ¶ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
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26 ¶ He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it].
27 ¶ He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
28 ¶ He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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7 ¶ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
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3 ¶ A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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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:
8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, [in that] which he wanteth.
9 Beware 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.
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.
11 For 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.
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11 ¶ The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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24 ¶ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
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26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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6 ¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.
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5 ¶ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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21 ¶ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
22 For [such as be] blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and [they that be] cursed of him shall be cut off.
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28 ¶ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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13 ¶ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
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23 ¶ Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
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13 ¶ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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24 ¶ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.
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29 ‹For 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.›
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12 ¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.
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10 ¶ His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.
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18 ¶ Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
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12 ‹For 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.›
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25 ‹For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.›
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4 ‹That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.›
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6 ¶ But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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15 ¶ The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.
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23 ¶ The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
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3 ¶ A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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27 ¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it].
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18 Cursed [be] he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.