Proverbs 11:24

New American Bible - revised edition

One person is lavish yet grows still richer; another is too sparing, yet is the poorer.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:10

and the priest Azariah, head of the house of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began to bring the offerings to the house of the Lord, we have eaten, been satisfied, and had much left over, for the Lord has blessed his people. This great supply is what was left over.”

Psalm 112:9

Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:18

The wicked make empty profits, but those who sow justice have a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:23

The desire of the just ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

Proverbs 11:25

Whoever confers benefits will be amply enriched, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

Proverbs 13:7

One acts rich but has nothing; another acts poor but has great wealth.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full.

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to the poor have no lack, but those who avert their eyes, many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever amasses wealth by interest and overcharge gathers it for the one who is kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hand be idle: For you do not know which of the two will be successful, or whether both alike will turn out well. Poem on Youth and Old Age.

Haggai 1:6

You have sown much, but have brought in little; you have eaten, but have not been satisfied; You have drunk, but have not become intoxicated; you have clothed yourselves, but have not been warmed; And the hired worker labors for a bag full of holes.

Malachi 3:8

Can anyone rob God? But you are robbing me! And you say, “How have we robbed you?” Of tithes and contributions!

Luke 6:38

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”

Deuteronomy 15:10

When you give, give generously and not with a stingy heart; for that, the Lord, your God, will bless you in all your works and undertakings.