Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Bible References

Liberal soul

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses.
Job 29:13

“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Job 31:16

“If I have withheld from the poor what they desired,
Or have caused the eyes of the widow to look in vain [for relief],
Isaiah 32:8

But the noble man conceives noble and magnificent things;
And he stands by what is noble and magnificent.
Isaiah 58:7

“Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
And bring the homeless poor into the house;
When you see the naked, that you cover him,
And not to hide yourself from [the needs of] your own flesh and blood?
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Matthew 25:34
“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father [you favored of God, appointed to eternal salvation], inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

General references

Leviticus 23:22
‘When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the edges of your field, nor gather the gleaning of your harvest; you are to leave them for the poor and for the stranger. I am the Lord your God.’”
Proverbs 3:10

Then your barns will be abundantly filled
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.