Proverbs 22:9

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They give freely to the poor. The things they do are right and will continue forever. They will be given great honor.

Proverbs 11:17

Kind people do themselves a favor, but cruel people bring trouble on themselves.

Proverbs 11:25

Whoever gives to others will get richer; those who help others will themselves be helped.

Proverbs 11:27

Whoever looks for good will find kindness, but whoever looks for evil will find trouble.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

Proverbs 19:17

Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord; he will reward you for what you have done.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help will also cry for help and not be answered.

Proverbs 28:24

Whoever robs father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is just like someone who destroys things.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs, but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.

Proverbs 31:20

She welcomes the poor and helps the needy.

Isaiah 32:8

But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.

Matthew 20:15

I can do what I want with my own money. Are you jealous because I am good to those people?’

Mark 7:22

greed, evil actions, lying, doing sinful things, jealousy, speaking evil of others, pride, and foolish living.

Luke 14:13

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

Acts 20:35

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Deuteronomy 28:56

The most gentle and kind woman among you, so gentle and kind she would hardly even walk on the ground, will be cruel to her husband whom she loves and to her son and daughter.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other, without complaining.