Berean Standard Bible
“Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.”
Proverbs 28 contrasts the righteous and the wicked, rulers and the poor, honesty and greed. This verse is a compact statement about generosity and its results.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
World English Bible (WEB)
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
King James Version (KJV)
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que da al pobre, no tendrá pobreza: mas el que aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El que ayuda al pobre no conocerá la pobreza; el que le niega su ayuda será maldecido.
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