Proverbs 22:9
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
In context
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: And the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor. 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; Yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, And he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:9 in the NIV
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:9 in the ESV
Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.