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27 
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses.(A)
28 
When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;
But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.(B)

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27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(A)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(B)

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(C)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

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