Proverbs 11:24

God's Word

One person spends freely and yet grows richer, while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:10

The chief priest Azariah from Zadok’s family said, “Since the people started to bring the offerings to the Lord’s temple, we have had all we wanted to eat and plenty to spare. The Lord has blessed his people, and there’s a lot left over.”

Psalm 112:9

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

Proverbs 11:18

A wicked person earns dishonest wages, but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.

Proverbs 11:23

The desire of righteous people ends only in good, but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be made rich, and whoever satisfies others will himself be satisfied.

Proverbs 13:7

One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his good deed.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing. Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever becomes wealthy through ⌞unfair⌟ loans and interest collects them for the one who is kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seed in the morning, and don’t let your hands rest until evening. You don’t know whether this field or that field will be profitable or whether both of them will ⌞turn out⌟ equally well.

Haggai 1:6

You planted a lot, but you harvested little. You eat, but you’re never full. You drink, but you’re still thirsty. You wear clothing, but you never have enough to keep you warm. You spend money as fast as you earn it.

Malachi 3:8

“Can a person cheat God? Yet, you are cheating me! “But you ask, ‘How are we cheating you?’ “When ⌞you don’t bring⌟ a tenth of your income and other contributions.

Luke 6:38

Give, and you will receive. A large quantity, pressed together, shaken down, and running over will be put into your pocket. The standards you use for others will be applied to you.”

Deuteronomy 15:10

Be sure to give to them without any hesitation. When you do this, the Lord your God will bless you in everything you work for and set out to do.