Some give freely, yet grow all the richer; others withhold what is due, and only suffer want.
Proverbs 28:27 - New Revised Standard Version Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes [from their want] will have many a curse. [Deut. 15:7; Prov. 19:17; 22:9.] American Standard Version (1901) He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Common English Bible Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who turn a blind eye will be greatly cursed. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence. |
Some give freely, yet grow all the richer; others withhold what is due, and only suffer want.
A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.
The people curse those who hold back grain, but a blessing is on the head of those who sell it.
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full.
Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.
Whoever says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations;
When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.
Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.
If there is among you anyone in need, a member of your community in any of your towns within the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your needy neighbor.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.