Proverbs 11:25

Contemporary English Version 1995

Generosity will be rewarded: Give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water in return.

Cross References

Matthew 5:7

God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy!

Isaiah 32:8

But helpful people can always be trusted to make helpful plans.

Proverbs 28:27

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

2 Samuel 17:28

Here is a list of what they brought: sleeping mats, blankets, bowls, pottery jars, wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, honey, yogurt, sheep, and cheese. They brought the food for David and the others because they knew that everyone would be hungry, tired, and thirsty from being out in the desert.

Proverbs 3:9

Honor the Lord by giving him your money and the first part of all your crops.

Proverbs 3:10

Then you will have more grain and grapes than you will ever need.

Proverbs 11:24

Sometimes you can become rich by being generous or poor by being greedy.

Proverbs 28:25

Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the Lord.