Proverbs 22:9

The English Standar Version

Whoever has a bountiful[2] eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:17

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.

Proverbs 11:25

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:27

Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,[2] but evil comes to him who searches for it.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.

Proverbs 28:24

Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is a companion to a man who destroys.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

Proverbs 31:20

She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Isaiah 32:8

But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands.

Matthew 20:15

Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?'[2]

Mark 7:22

coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.

Luke 14:13

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

Deuteronomy 28:56

The most tender and refined woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground because she is so delicate and tender, will begrudge to the husband she embraces,[5] to her son and to her daughter,

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not so unjust as to overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.