Bible Strands
Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The wisdom tradition addresses a general audience within a sequential collection of moral instructions contrasting self-trust with prudent conduct.
The words — נוֹתֵן (no.Ten) identifies the active giver, while מְאֵרֽוֹת (me.'e.Rot) specifies the curses that fall on the one who deliberately withholds attention.
The thread — This sequence of generous provision and its corresponding outcome runs through Proverbs 19:17, Deuteronomy 15:7, and Psalm 41:1.
Why it lands — The text commands open-handed aid to the needy as a practical safeguard against lack, and warns that deliberate indifference to poverty brings judgment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
- Deuteronomy 15:7 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.
- Psalms 41:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
- Proverbs 11:24 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
- Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.
- Psalms 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
- Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
- Proverbs 11:26 The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
- Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.