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Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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English Standard Version

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

New International Version

He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity