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Proverbs 22:9

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

    ASV

  • He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

    BBE

  • He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

    DBY

  • He who has a generous eye will be blessed; For he shares his food with the poor.

    WEB

  • The good of eye -- he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.

    YLT

  • He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.

    ENG

  • He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

    WBT

  • A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

    BSB

In context

7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

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