Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

A generous person will be blessed,
for he shares his food with the poor.

International Standard Version

Whoever is generous will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

A Conservative Version

He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


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

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

The good eye it shall be blessed, for he gave from his bread to the poor.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

He [who] {is generous} will be blessed, for he gives to the poor from his [own] bread.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

A loving eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread unto the poor.

NET Bible

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

A benevolent eye, the same, shall be blessed, - because he hath given of his bread to the poor.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
for he giveth
נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

of his bread
לחם 
Lechem 
Usage: 298

References

American

Eye

Easton

Eye

Hastings

Eye

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

8 He who sows unrighteousness will reap vanity. The rod of his anger will fail. 9 He who is generous will be blessed,
For he gives some of his food to the poor.
10 Throw out the scoffer and contention will go away, yes, strife and reproach will cease.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget (neglect) to do good and to communicate (fellowship) (share), for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Deuteronomy 15:7-11

This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 28:56

The kindest and most sensitive woman among you, so sensitive and tender that she would not even step on an ant, will become stingy toward the husband she loves or toward her own son or daughter.

Job 31:16-20

If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

Psalm 41:1-3

([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.

Psalm 112:9

He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

Proverbs 11:25

The liberal person will prosper. He who waters will be watered.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he also will cry, but will not be heard.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble man devises noble plans. He stands firm for what is honorable.

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, should you cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Matthew 20:15

Is it lawful for me to do what I wish with what is mine? Or is your eye jealous because I am generous?'

Matthew 25:34-40

The King will say to those on his right hand: 'Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Mark 7:22

coveting, wickedness, deceit, loose conduct, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.

Luke 6:35-38

Love your enemies and do good to them. Lend expecting nothing in return and your reward will be great. You will be sons of the Most High for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Luke 14:13

When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 9:6-11

He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will reap bountifully.

1 Timothy 6:18-19

They should do good works and be rich in good works, that they are ready to distribute, willing to communicate.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

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