He who givesto the poorwill neverwant,But he who shutshis eyeswill have manycurses.
Thereis one who scatters,and [yet] increasesallthe more,And there is one who withholdswhatis justlydue,[and yet it results] onlyin want.
The generousmanwill be prosperous,And he who waterswill himselfbe watered.
He who withholdsgrain,the peoplewill cursehim, But blessingwill be on the headof him who sells[it].
One who is graciousto a poormanlendsto the LORD,And He will repayhim for his gooddeed.
He who is generouswill be blessed,For he givessomeof his foodto the poor.
He who saysto the wicked,"You are righteous,"Peopleswill cursehim, nationswill abhorhim;
When the wickedrise,menhidethemselves; But when they perish,the righteousincrease.
"So when you spreadout your hands[in prayer], I will hideMy eyesfrom you; Yes,eventhoughyou multiplyprayers,I will not listen.Your handsare coveredwith blood.
"You shall generouslygiveto him, and your heartshall not be grievedwhen you giveto him, becausefor thisthingthe LORDyour Godwill blessyou in allyour workand in allyour undertakings.
"Ifthere is a poormanwith you, oneof your brothers,in anyof your townsin your landwhichthe LORDyour Godis givingyou, you shall not hardenyour heart,norcloseyour handfrom your poorbrother;
And do not neglectdoing goodand sharing,for with suchsacrificesGodis pleased.
