Proverbs 28:27
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 28
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”Proverbs 28:27
What Does Proverbs 28:27 Mean?
Proverbs 28:27 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 27 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, and Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 28:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”2 Corinthians 9:8“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:”Proverbs 11:25“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”Deuteronomy 15:7“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:”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”Proverbs 11:24“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.”Proverbs 14:21“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”Deuteronomy 15:4“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:”Deuteronomy 15:10“Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Proverbs 21:13“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”2 Corinthians 9:6“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Proverbs 11:26“He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Isaiah 1:15“And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.”Proverbs 24:24“He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:”Isaiah 58:10“And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:”Deuteronomy 22:1“Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.”
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