Proverbs 28:27

KJV1611 – Modern English

He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

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  • Prov 19:17 : 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and that which he has given will He pay him again.
  • Prov 22:9 : 9 He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
  • Deut 15:7 : 7 If there is among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother.
  • Ps 41:1-3 : 1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; the LORD will deliver him in times of trouble. 2 The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive; he shall be blessed upon the earth, and You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. 3 The LORD will strengthen him on the bed of illness; You will make all his bed in his sickness.
  • Prov 11:26 : 26 The people shall curse him who withholds grain, but blessing shall be on the head of him who sells it.
  • 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Every man according to what he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or out of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound in every good work: 9 As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains forever. 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower also provides bread for your food, and multiplies your seed sown, and increases the fruits of your righteousness; 11 Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
  • Ps 112:5-9 : 5 A good man shows favor and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he shall not be moved forever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. 8 His heart is established; he shall not be afraid until he sees his desire upon his enemies. 9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
  • Prov 11:24 : 24 There is one who scatters, and yet increases; and there is one who withholds more than is right, and it leads to poverty.
  • Deut 15:10 : 10 You shall surely give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God shall bless you in all your works, and in all that you put your hand to.
  • Prov 24:24 : 24 He who says to the wicked, You are righteous; him the people shall curse, nations shall abhor him.
  • Isa 1:15 : 15 And when you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you: indeed, when you 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%

    9 He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

  • Prov 28:22
    81%

    22 He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider that poverty shall come upon him.

  • Prov 22:16
    80%

    16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he who gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • Prov 19:17
    80%

    17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and that which he has given will He pay him again.

  • Prov 21:13
    78%

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

  • Prov 28:8
    78%

    8 He who by usury and unjust gain increases his wealth gathers it for one who will pity the poor.

  • Prov 14:31
    76%

    31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.

  • Prov 28:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows vain persons shall have poverty enough.

    20 A faithful person shall abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • Prov 13:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; there is one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

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

  • Ps 41:1
    75%

    1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; the LORD will deliver him in times of trouble.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich have many friends.

    21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

  • Prov 11:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26 The people shall curse him who withholds grain, but blessing shall be on the head of him who sells it.

    27 He who diligently seeks good procures favor, but he who seeks evil, it shall come to him.

    28 He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish like a branch.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor; but the wicked do not understand to know it.

  • Prov 28:3
    75%

    3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.

  • Deut 15:7-11
    5 verses
    75%

    7 If there is among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother.

    8 But you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely give him sufficient for his need, in what he wants.

    9 Beware that there is not a wicked thought in your heart, saying, 'The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand,' and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cries to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you.

    10 You shall surely give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God shall bless you in all your works, and in all that you put your hand to.

    11 For the poor will never cease out of the land; therefore I command you, saying, you shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land.

  • Prov 28:11
    75%

    11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

  • Prov 11:24
    75%

    24 There is one who scatters, and yet increases; and there is one who withholds more than is right, and it leads to poverty.

  • Prov 21:26
    75%

    26 He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

  • Prov 28:6
    74%

    6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 17:5
    74%

    5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not go unpunished.

  • Ps 37:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous show mercy and give.

    22 For those blessed by him shall inherit the earth, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.

  • Prov 28:28
    74%

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

  • Prov 28:13
    74%

    13 He who covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor, but there is that which is destroyed for lack of judgment.

  • Prov 29:13
    73%

    13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together; the LORD gives light to both their eyes.

  • Prov 29:24
    73%

    24 Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not reveal it.

  • Matt 25:29
    72%

    29 For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

  • Job 20:10
    72%

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

  • Prov 13:18
    72%

    18 Poverty and shame shall be to him who refuses instruction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.

  • Matt 13:12
    72%

    12 To whoever has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away.

  • Mark 4:25
    72%

    25 For he who has, more will be given to him; and he who does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.

  • Matt 6:4
    72%

    4 that your charitable deeds may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
    72%

    6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

  • Prov 10:15
    71%

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

  • Prov 18:23
    71%

    23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

  • Prov 22:3
    71%

    3 A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

  • Prov 3:27
    71%

    27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

  • Deut 27:18
    71%

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

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