Proverbs 28:27

The Boldness of the Righteous

26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. 27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

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Berean Standard Bible
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Bible in Basic English
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
Free Bible Version
If you give to the poor, you won't be in need; but if you look the other way, you'll have many curses.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
One Unity Resource Bible
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Translation for Translators
Those who give things to poor people will not become poor, but many people will curse those who refuse to help [IDM] poor people.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
Noah Webster Bible
He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
World English Bible
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.