Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 28:27 in English Standard Version "Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse." Pr 11:24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Pr 19:17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Pr 29:7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.