Proverbs 28:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:24

Sometimes you can become rich by being generous or poor by being greedy.

Proverbs 11:25

Generosity will be rewarded: give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water in return.

Proverbs 11:26

Charge too much for grain, and you will be cursed; sell it at a fair price, and you will be praised.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Proverbs 22:9

The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.

Proverbs 24:24

If you let the guilty go free, people of all nations will hate and curse you.

Proverbs 28:28

When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide, but when they lose power, good people are everywhere.

Isaiah 1:15

“No matter how much you pray, I won't listen. You are too violent.

Deuteronomy 15:10

You should be happy to give the poor what they need, because then the LORD will make you successful in everything you do.

Deuteronomy 15:7

After the LORD your God gives land to each of you, there may be poor Israelites in the town where you live. If there are, then don't be mean and selfish with your money.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.