King James Bible
KJVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:27
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | |
World English BibleWEB | One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
World English Bible
WEBOne who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
King James Bible
KJVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
World English Bible
WEBOne who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.