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Proverbs 22:9
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Proverbs 22:9

Proverbs 22:9


He who is generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.

Proverbs 19:17


He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.

Deuteronomy 15:7-11

“If there is a poor man among you, one of your fellow Israelites, in any of your cities in the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not be heartless, nor close-fisted with your poor brother;

Deuteronomy 28:56

The most refined and well-bred woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because she is so delicate and pampered, will be cruel and hostile toward the husband she cherishes and toward her son and daughter,

Job 31:16-20


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

Psalm 41:1-3

Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless;
The Lord will save him in the day of trouble.

Psalm 112:9


He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:25


The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched,
And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].

Proverbs 21:13


Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor
Will cry out himself and not be answered.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days.

Isaiah 32:8


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

Isaiah 58:7-12


“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 20:15

Am I not lawfully permitted to do what I choose with what is mine? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?’

Matthew 25:34-40

“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.

Mark 7:22

acts of greed and covetousness, wickedness, deceit, unrestrained conduct, envy and jealousy, slander and profanity, arrogance and self-righteousness and foolishness (poor judgment).

Luke 6:35-38

But love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; for your reward will be great (rich, abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High; because He Himself is kind and gracious and good to the ungrateful and the wicked.

Luke 14:13

But when you give a banquet or a reception, invite the poor, the disabled, the lame, and the blind,

Acts 20:35

In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’”

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute];

2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Now [remember] this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to others] will also reap generously [and be blessed].

1 Timothy 6:18-19

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

He that hath a bountiful eye

General references

Bible References

He that hath a bountiful eye

Proverbs 11:25

The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched,
And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].
Proverbs 19:17

He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
Proverbs 21:13

Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor
Will cry out himself and not be answered.
Deuteronomy 15:7
“If there is a poor man among you, one of your fellow Israelites, in any of your cities in the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not be heartless, nor close-fisted with your poor brother;
Deuteronomy 28:56
The most refined and well-bred woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because she is so delicate and pampered, will be cruel and hostile toward the husband she cherishes and toward her son and daughter,
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],
Psalm 41:1
Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless;
The Lord will save him in the day of trouble.
Psalm 112:9

He has given freely to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Ecclesiastes 11:1
Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days.
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 20:15
Am I not lawfully permitted to do what I choose with what is mine? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?’
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.
Mark 7:22
acts of greed and covetousness, wickedness, deceit, unrestrained conduct, envy and jealousy, slander and profanity, arrogance and self-righteousness and foolishness (poor judgment).
Luke 6:35
But love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; for your reward will be great (rich, abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High; because He Himself is kind and gracious and good to the ungrateful and the wicked.
Acts 20:35
In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.’”
2 Corinthians 8:1
Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute];
2 Corinthians 9:6
Now [remember] this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to others] will also reap generously [and be blessed].
1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

General references

Proverbs 3:10

Then your barns will be abundantly filled
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
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