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)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes

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.

Read full chapter