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Proverbs 28:27 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 28:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
Proverbs 28:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack (נוֹתֵן לָרָשׁ אֵין מַחְסוֹר, noten larash ein machsor)—נָתַן (natan, 'to give') to the רָשׁ (rash, 'poor, destitute') results in אֵין מַחְסוֹר (ein machsor, 'no lack, no want'). This paradox pervades Scripture: giving produces abundance (Proverbs 11:24-25, 19:17, 22:9). Jesus taught: 'Give, and it shall be given unto you' (Luke 6:38). Paul: 'He which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully' (2 Corinthians 9:6).But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse (וּמַעְלִים עֵינָיו רַב־מְאֵרוֹת, uma'lim einav rav-me'erot)—עָלַם (alam, 'to hide...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:27
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“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
“one of your brothers”
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”
“and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate”
“and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him; because that for this thing Yahweh your God will bless you in all your work”
“A good man sheweth favour”
“But this I say”
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
“but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.”
“I will hide my eyes from you. Yes”