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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:27

Here is, 1. A promise to the charitable: He that gives to the poor shall himself be never the poorer for so doing; he shall not lack. If he have but little, and so be in danger of lacking, let him give out of his little, and that will prevent it from coming to nothing; as the bounty of the widow of Sarepta to Elijah (for whom she made a little cake first) saved what she had, when it was reduced to a handful of meal. If he have much, let him give much out of it, and that will prevent its... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack ,.... That gives alms unto them, relieves them in their distress, supplies them with money, food, or clothes, and does it cheerfully, largely, and liberally, as the case requires; such an one shall not want any good thing; he shall not be the poorer for what he gives; he shall not miss it, nor his substance be diminished; he shall not come to poverty and want, yea, he shall be enriched, and his substance increased, for more is intended than is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:27

Be that giveth unto the poor - See the notes on Deuteronomy 15:7 ; (note), Detueronomy Deuteronomy 19:17 ; (note), Deuteronomy 22:9 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:12-28

Hidden manhood The two main truths here taught have been anticipated by a foregoing proverb, viz. the advantage to society of promoting the good; and the injury done by the advancement of the wicked (see Proverbs 11:10 ). But there is a truth suggested by the wise man's language which does not elsewhere appear; he says that when the wicked rise "a man is hidden," that "men hide themselves." The fact here alluded to is clear enough; we have often read, or have frequently observed, that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack (see Proverbs 11:24 , etc.; Proverbs 19:17 ). God in some way compensates what is spent in almsdeeds by shedding his blessing on the benevolent. "Der Geiz," runs the German maxim, "sammlet sich arm, die Milde giebt sich reich," "Charity gives itself rich; covetousness hoards itself poor" (Trench). "Alms," said the rabbis, "are the salt of riches." But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse ( Proverbs 11:26 ). The uncharitable man... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:27-28

The life that breeds perpetual benediction. I. THE KINDLY AND GENEROUS HEART ". ( Proverbs 28:27 .) This prompts the generous hand; gathers more than it sows; is not suffered to want any good thing. It stands out in bright colours and winning aspect against the dark background of the selfish, self-concentrated, hard hearted life Let us cultivate the open eye which drinks in the knowledge of all that concerns our fellows, and the open hand in harmony with it. II. ITS ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 28:27

Proverbs 28:27. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack Shall not empoverish himself by it, as covetous men imagine or pretend, but shall be enriched, which is implied; but he that hideth his eyes Lest he should see poor and miserable persons, and thereby be moved to pity, or obliged to relieve them; shall have many a curse Partly from the poor, whose curses, being not causeless, shall come upon him, and partly from God, who will curse his very blessings, and bring him to extreme... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

Selfish ambition (28:1-28)A bad conscience makes a person a coward, but a clear conscience gives a person courage (28:1). Some characteristics of a corrupt society are instability in the government, exploitation of fellow citizens (even among the poorer classes), lawlessness, reversal of moral standards, injustice and greed. In spite of this, some will always remain true to God (2-7).Even those who are religious may be guilty of exploiting the poor and misleading the upright, but their... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:27

"He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse."The sentiment of the first line here is reiterated in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 9:6-11). God today blesses liberal and generous Christians. The reference to `curses' in line 2 reflects the extreme bitterness of poor people who are suffering for lack of the bare necessities of life, which are denied to them by people wallowing in affluence and luxury. read more

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