The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
But a generous man devises generous things, And by generosity he shall stand.
He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
brought beds and basins, earthen vessels and wheat, barley and flour, parched grain and beans, lentils and parched seeds,
Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty.
He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.