Proverbs 28:27

The Scriptures 1998

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

Cross References

Proverbs 11:24

There is one who scatters, yet increases more. And one who withholds more than is right, But it comes to poverty.

Proverbs 11:25

The generous being is enriched, And he who waters is also watered himself.

Proverbs 11:26

The people curse him who withholds grain, But blessing is on the head of him who sells it.

Proverbs 19:17

He who shows favour to the poor lends to יהוה, And He repays his deed.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a good eye is blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 24:24

He who says to the wrong, “You are righteous” – peoples curse him, Nations despise him.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wrong rise up, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Isaiah 1:15

“And when you spread out your hands, I hide My eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I do not hear. Your hands have become filled with blood.

Deuteronomy 15:10

“You shall certainly give to him, and your heart should not be grieved when you give to him, because for this reason יהוה  your Elohim does bless you in all your works and in all to which you put your hand.

Deuteronomy 15:7

“When there is a poor man with you, one of your brothers, within any of the gates in your land which יהוה  your Elohim is giving you, do not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother,

Hebrews 13:16

And do not forget to do good and to share, for with such slaughter offerings Elohim is well pleased.