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Proverbs 28:27

GenerosityPoverty and the vulnerableMoney and wealth

25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

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BSB
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
KJV
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
WEB
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
ASV
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
DARBY
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
BLB
One giving to the poor will not lack, and one hiding his eyes [has] an abundance of curses.
ÅB
Den som gir til den fattige, skal ikke lide mangel; men den som lukker sine øyne,[^2] får mange forbannelser.
OTB
De som gir til de fattige vil ikke mangle noe, men de som lukker øynene for dem mottar mange forbannelser.
B1930
Den som gir til den fattige, skal ikke lide mangel; men den som lukker sine øine, får mange forbannelser.

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