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,…

Hideth his eyes - i. e., Turns away from, disregards, the poor. Compare Isa 1:15.

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…

hideth his eyes in neglect or disgust. Comp. Isa 1:15; and see Sir 4:5-6.