Proverbs 28:27

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

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 11:26, hoarding grain brings a curse while selling brings blessing, same contrast as giving vs. ignoring poor.

In Proverbs 22:9, the same principle: a bountiful eye brings blessing for sharing bread with the poor.

Proverbs 11:25 states the generous are enriched — directly reinforcing the proverb's promise that giving to the poor prevents want.

Proverbs 14:21 blesses those generous to the poor — a near-identical teaching to the proverb's blessing for giving.

Proverbs 21:13 warns that ignoring the poor's cry brings unanswered cries — the same consequence as hiding eyes in the proverb.

In Deuteronomy 15:7, the command not to harden your heart or shut your hand against a poor brother parallels hiding eyes.

In Deuteronomy 15:10, giving freely without grudging brings God's blessing, echoing the promise of not lacking.

In Psalm 41:1-3, blessing and protection are promised to one who considers the poor, mirroring the reward here.

In Psalm 112:5-9, the generous man who gives to the poor is blessed and his righteousness endures, similar theme.

In 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, sowing bountifully leads to reaping bountifully and all sufficiency, same principle of generosity rewarded.

Isaiah 58:7 Allusion

Isaiah 58:7 commands not hiding from the needy — directly echoing the proverb's 'hides his eyes' and the call to give.

Isaiah 58:10 promises light for those who satisfy the afflicted — paralleling the proverb's blessing for giving to the poor.

Ezekiel 18:7 lists giving bread to the hungry as righteous — matching the proverb's theme of helping the poor to avoid curse.

In Hebrews 13:16, sharing what you have is a pleasing sacrifice, reinforcing the call to give to the poor.