Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:27
American Standard Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Amplified® Bible
He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes [from their want] will have many a curse.
Contemporary English Version
Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.
Darby English Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Good News Bible
Give to the poor and you will never be in need. If you close your eyes to the poor, many people will curse you.
King James Version
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
New American Standard Bible
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
New International Version
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
New King James Version
He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
Revised Standard Version
He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
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