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27 Whoever gives to the poor will have what he needs,
    but the one who shuts his eyes to their plight will face curse after curse.

28 When the wicked have the upper hand, people go into hiding;
    but when they perish, the good folk will begin to increase.

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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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