Proverbs 22:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:17

Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair, and he will remember all the work you have done. He will remember that you showed your love to him by helping his people and that you continue to help them.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other and share your food without complaining.

Acts 20:35

I always showed you that you should work just as I did and help people who are weak. I taught you to remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘You will have a greater blessing when you give than when you receive.’”

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with others, because sacrifices like these are very pleasing to God.

Luke 14:13

Instead, when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, and the blind.

Isaiah 32:8

But a good leader plans good things to do, and that will make him a leader over other leaders.

Proverbs 21:13

Those who refuse to help the poor will not receive help when they need it themselves.

Psalm 112:9

They freely give to the poor. Their goodness will continue forever. They will be honored with victory.

Proverbs 11:25

Give freely, and you will profit. Help others, and you will gain more for yourself.

Mark 7:22

adultery, greed, doing bad things to people, lying, doing things that are morally wrong, jealousy, insulting people, proud talking, and foolish living.

Matthew 20:15

I can do what I want with my own money. Why would you be jealous because I am generous?’

Deuteronomy 28:56

“Even the most kind and gentle woman among you will become cruel. She might be a lady so gentle and delicate that she never put her feet on the ground to walk anywhere. But she will become cruel to her husband she loves so much. And she will be cruel to her own son and daughter.

Proverbs 31:20

She always gives to the poor and helps those who need it.

Proverbs 11:17

People who are kind will be rewarded for their kindness, but cruel people will be rewarded with trouble.

Proverbs 11:27

People are pleased with those who try to do good. Those who look for trouble will find it.

Proverbs 14:21

It is wrong to say bad things about your neighbors. Be kind to the poor, and you will be blessed.

Proverbs 28:24

Someone might steal from their parents and say, “I did nothing wrong.” But that person is as bad as an enemy who smashes everything in the house.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will have plenty. Whoever refuses to help them will get nothing but curses.