Proverbs 28 · Verse 27

Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27, King James Version

Proverbs 28:27 in other translations

BSBWhoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
WEBOne who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
ASVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
YLTWhoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
DARBYHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
BBEHe who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
WebsterHe that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

What does Proverbs 28:27 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
27. (Compare Pr 11:24-26). hideth his eyes--as the face (Psa 27:9; 69:17), denotes inattention.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 27 Be that giveth unto the poor - See the notes on Deu 15:7 (note), Detueronomy Deu 19:17 (note), Deu 22:9 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
A selfish man not only will not look out for objects of compassion, but will look off from those that call for his attention.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Proverbs 28:27 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

נוֹתֵ֣ןno.Ten[one who] givesH5414
לָ֭רָשׁLa.roshto the poorH7326
אֵ֣ין'einthere notH369
מַחְס֑וֹרmach.Sor[is] lackH4270
וּמַעְלִ֥יםu.ma'.Limand [one who] hidesH5956
עֵ֝ינָ֗יו'ei.Naveyes hisH5869
רַב\־rav-great ofH7227
מְאֵרֽוֹת\׃me.'e.RotcursesH3994

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 28:27

  • Proverbs 19:17

    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

  • Proverbs 11:24

    There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

  • Psalms 41:1-3

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 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. The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.

  • Deuteronomy 15:7

    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:

  • Psalms 112:5-9

    A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. …

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

    But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 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: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. …

  • Deuteronomy 15:10

    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.

  • Proverbs 22:9

    He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

  • Proverbs 11:26

    He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

  • Hebrews 13:16

    But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  • Isaiah 1:15

    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.

  • Proverbs 24:24

    He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
that giveth.
19:17; 22:9; De 15:7,10; Ps 41:1-3; 112:5-9; 2Co 9:6-11; Heb 13:16
hideth.
Isa 1:15
shall.
11:26; 24:24

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Context

  • Proverbs 28:26

    He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

  • Proverbs 28:27

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

  • Proverbs 28:28

    When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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Proverbs 28:27 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		El que da al pobre, no tendrá pobreza: mas el que aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Qui donne au pauvre ne manquera de rien, mais qui détourne les yeux sera comblé de malédictions.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Wer dem Armen gibt, wird keinen Mangel haben; wer aber seine Augen verhüllt, wird mit Flüchen überhäuft werden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Qui dat pauperi non indigebit; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.