Proverbs 22:9

New English Translation

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

Proverbs 11:17

A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

Proverbs 11:27

The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil – it will come to him.

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

Proverbs 19:17

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

Proverbs 21:13

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

Proverbs 28:24

The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

Proverbs 28:27

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

Proverbs 31:20

She extends her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.

Isaiah 32:8

An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.

Matthew 20:15

Am I not permitted to do what I want with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Mark 7:22

adultery, greed, evil, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, pride, and folly.

Luke 14:13

But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

Acts 20:35

By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Deuteronomy 28:56

Likewise, the most tender and delicate of your women, who would never think of putting even the sole of her foot on the ground because of her daintiness, will turn against her beloved husband, her sons and daughters,

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.