Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

Holman Bible

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

A Conservative Version

He has scattered, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn shall be exalted with honor.

American Standard Version

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

Amplified


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

Bible in Basic English

He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.

Darby Translation

He scattereth abroad, he giveth to the needy; his righteousness abideth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour.

Julia Smith Translation

He scattered, he gave to the needy; his justice stands forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.

King James 2000

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his strength shall be exalted with honor.

Lexham Expanded Bible

{He gives lavishly} to the needy; his righteousness endures forever. His horn rises high in honor.

Modern King James verseion

He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be lifted up with honor.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

NET Bible

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

New Heart English Bible

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

The Emphasized Bible

He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, His righteousness, standeth for aye, His horn, shall be exalted in honour.

Webster

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

World English Bible

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

Youngs Literal Translation

He hath scattered -- hath given to the needy, His righteousness is standing for ever, His horn is exalted with honour.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
פּזר 
Pazar 
Usage: 10

he hath given
נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

to the poor
H34
אביון 
'ebyown 
Usage: 61

קרן 
Qeren 
Usage: 76

רוּם 
Ruwm 
Usage: 189

References

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Context Readings

The Path Of The Righteous And The Path Of The Wicked

8 His heart is steadfast, he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph over his enemy. 9 He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor. 10 The wicked person sees this and flies into a rage; his teeth gnash and wear away. The desire of the wicked will amount to nothing.

Cross References

Psalm 75:10

I will cut down the strength of the wicked, but the strength of the righteous will be lifted up. To the Director: With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.

Psalm 92:10

You've grown my strength like the horn of a wild ox; I was anointed with fresh oil.

Deuteronomy 15:11

Since poor people won't cease to exist in the land, therefore I'm commanding you: Be sure to be generous to your poor and needy relatives in your land."

Deuteronomy 24:13

Be sure to return his garment to him at sunset so that he may sleep with it, and he will bless you. It will be a righteous deed in the presence of the LORD your God.

1 Samuel 2:1

Then Hannah prayed: "My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is increased by the LORD. I will open my mouth to speak against my enemies, because I rejoice in your deliverance.

1 Samuel 2:30

"Therefore, the LORD God of Israel has declared, "I did, in fact, say that your family and your ancestor's family would walk before me forever,' but now the LORD declares, "Far be it from me! The one who honors me I'll honor, and the one who despises me is to be treated with contempt.

Psalm 112:3

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Proverbs 11:24-25

Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Sow your seed in the morning, and don't stop working until evening, since you don't know which of your endeavors will do well, whether this one or that, or even if both will do equally well.

Isaiah 32:8

But those who are decent plan noble things, and by noble deeds they stand."

Isaiah 58:7

Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"

Isaiah 58:10

if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the needs of afflicted souls, then your light will rise in darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Matthew 6:4

so that your giving may be done in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."

Mark 14:7

because you'll always have the destitute with you and can help them whenever you want, but you won't always have me.

Luke 11:41

So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.

Luke 12:33

"Sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out a dependable treasure in heaven, where no thief can get close and no moth can destroy anything.

Luke 14:12-14

Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid.

Luke 16:9

"I'm telling you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails, they will welcome you into eternal homes.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he told him, "You still need to do one thing. Sell everything you have and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."

John 13:29

Some thought that, since Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him to buy what they needed for the festival or to give something to the destitute.

Acts 4:35

and lay it at the apostles' feet. Then it was distributed to anyone who needed it.

Acts 20:35

In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Romans 12:13

Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. Although he was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich.

2 Corinthians 9:9-15

As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."

1 Timothy 6:18

They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

James 2:15-16

Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food

1 John 3:16-18

This is how we have come to know love: the Messiah gave his life for us. We, too, ought to give our lives for our brothers.

Revelation 22:11

Let the one who does what is evil continue to do what is evil. Let the filthy person continue to be filthy. Let the righteous person continue to do what is right. And let the holy person continue to be holy."

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