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Proverbs 28:27-28
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 28:27-28
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[a]
will receive many curses.(A)
28 When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.(B)
Footnotes
- 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes
Proverbs 28:27-28
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 28:27-28
New Catholic Bible
27 No one who gives to the poor will suffer want,
but one who closes his eyes to them will get many a curse.[a]
28 When the wicked gain power, people go into hiding,
but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase in number.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:27 Generosity to the poor brings blessings (see Prov 11:24 and note; 14:21; 19:17).
Proverbs 28:27-28
New International Version
Proverbs 28:27-28
New International Version
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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