Proverbs 28:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:27 — KJV
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
— Proverbs 28:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:27
“And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him not:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:27: giveth, eyes
“Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it: Save...: or, To the end that there be no poor among you”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:27: giveth, poor
“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:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:27: giveth, poor
“His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. accursed...: Heb. the curse of God”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:27: giveth, curse
“Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed be he that giveth a wife to Benjamin.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:27: giveth, curse
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