Proverbs 28:27

Proverbs 28:27 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Be generous to the poor—you’ll never go hungry; shut your eyes to their needs, and run a gauntlet of curses.

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

He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs, but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

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

He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses. [Deut 15:7; Prov 19:17; 22:9]

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

You will never go without if you give to the poor. But if you’re heartless, stingy, and selfish, you invite curses upon yourself.

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.