Proverbs 22:9

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted with honor.

Proverbs 11:17

The merciful man does good for his own soul, but a cruel man troubles his own flesh.

Proverbs 11:25

The generous soul will prosper, and he who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:27

He who diligently seeks good procures favor, but to him who seeks mischief, evil will come.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay what he has given.

Proverbs 21:13

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

Proverbs 28:24

He who robs his father or his mother and says, “It is no transgression,” is a companion to a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Proverbs 31:20

She extends her palms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble devises noble things, and by noble things he stands.

Matthew 20:15

Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?’

Mark 7:22

theft, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, an envious eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.

Luke 14:13

But when you prepare a banquet, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind,

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you how, working like this, you must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’  ”

Deuteronomy 28:56

The tender and delicate woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because of her delicateness and tenderness, will be hostile toward her beloved husband, and toward her son and her daughter,

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good and to share. For with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 6:10

for God is not unjust so as to forget your work and labor of love that you have shown for His name, in that you have ministered to the saints and continue ministering.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.