Proverbs 28:27

World English Bible (2000)

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:17 : 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
  • Prov 22:9 : 9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
  • Deut 15:7 : 7 If a poor man, one of your brothers, is with you within any of your gates in your land which Yahweh 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. Yahweh will deliver him in the day of evil. 2 Yahweh will preserve him, and keep him alive. He shall be blessed on the earth, and he will not surrender him to the will of his enemies. 3 Yahweh will sustain him on his sickbed, and restore him from his bed of illness.
  • Prov 11:26 : 26 People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
  • 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work. 9 As it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever." 10 Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness; 11 you being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.
  • Heb 13:16 : 16 But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
  • Ps 112:5-9 : 5 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. 6 For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. 7 He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. 8 His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. 9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
  • Prov 11:24 : 24 There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
  • Deut 15:10 : 10 You shall surely give him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work, and in all that you put your hand to.
  • Prov 24:24 : 24 He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him--
  • Isa 1:15 : 15 When you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you. Yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:9
    85%

    9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

  • Prov 28:22
    81%

    22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

  • Prov 22:16
    80%

    16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

  • Prov 19:17
    80%

    17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

  • Prov 21:13
    78%

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

  • Prov 28:8
    78%

    8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

  • Prov 14:31
    76%

    31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

  • Prov 28:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

    20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 13:7-8
    2 verses
    76%

    7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

    8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

  • Ps 41:1
    75%

    1 Blessed is he who considers the poor. Yahweh will deliver him in the day of evil.

  • Prov 14:20-21
    2 verses
    75%

    20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

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

  • Prov 11:26-28
    3 verses
    75%

    26 People curse someone who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

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

    28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

  • Prov 29:7
    75%

    7 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

  • Prov 28:3
    75%

    3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

  • Deut 15:7-11
    5 verses
    75%

    7 If a poor man, one of your brothers, is with you within any of your gates in your land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother;

    8 but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need [in that] which he wants.

    9 Beware that there not be a base 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 cry to Yahweh against you, and it be sin to you.

    10 You shall surely give him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work, 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 surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.

  • Prov 28:11
    75%

    11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

  • Prov 11:24
    75%

    24 There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

  • Prov 21:26
    75%

    26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.

  • Prov 28:6
    74%

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

  • Prov 17:5
    74%

    5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Ps 37:21-22
    2 verses
    74%

    21 The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, but the righteous give generously.

    22 For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.

  • Prov 28:28
    74%

    28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

  • Prov 28:13
    74%

    13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

  • Prov 13:23
    73%

    23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

  • Prov 29:13
    73%

    13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.

  • Prov 29:24
    73%

    24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

  • Matt 25:29
    72%

    29 For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Job 20:10
    72%

    10 His children shall seek the favor of the poor. His hands shall give back his wealth.

  • Prov 13:18
    72%

    18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Matt 13:12
    72%

    12 For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have abundance, but whoever doesn't have, from him will be taken away even that which he has.

  • Mark 4:25
    72%

    25 For whoever has, to him will more be given, and he who doesn't have, even that which he has will be taken away from him."

  • Matt 6:4
    72%

    4 so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

  • 2 Cor 9:6
    72%

    6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. 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 plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

  • Prov 22:3
    71%

    3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 3:27
    71%

    27 Don't 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 is he who makes the blind to wander out of the way.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'