Proverbs 22:9

The Passion Translation

When you are generous to the poor, you are enriched with blessings in return.

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

Never stingy and always generous to those in need, they lived lives of influence and honor that will never be forgotten, for they were full of good deeds.

Proverbs 11:17

A man of kindness attracts favor, while a cruel man attracts nothing but trouble.

Proverbs 11:25

Those who live to bless others will have blessings heaped upon them, and the one who pours out his life to pour out blessings will be saturated with favor.

Proverbs 11:27

Living your life seeking what is good for others brings untold favor, but those who wish evil for others will find it coming back on them.

Proverbs 14:21

It’s a sin to despise one who is less fortunate than you, but when you are kind to the poor, you will prosper and be blessed.

Proverbs 19:17

Every time you give to the poor you make a loan to the Lord. Don’t worry—you’ll be repaid in full for all the good you’ve done.

Proverbs 21:13

If you close your heart to the cries of the poor, then I’ll close my ears when you cry out to me!

Proverbs 28:24

A person who would reject his own parents and say, “What’s wrong with that?” is as bad as a murderer.

Proverbs 28:27

You will never go without if you give to the poor. But if you’re heartless, stingy, and selfish, you invite curses upon yourself.

Proverbs 31:20

She is known by her extravagant generosity to the poor, for she always reaches out her hands to those in need.

Isaiah 32:8

But a person of honor has honorable plans, and his integrity gives him security.

Matthew 20:15

Don’t I have the right to do what I want with what is mine? Why should my generosity make you jealous of them?’

Mark 7:22

adultery, greed, wickedness, treachery, debauchery, jealousy, slander, arrogance, and recklessness.

Luke 14:13

It is better to invite those who never get an invitation. If you invite the poor to your banquet, along with the outcast, the handicapped, and the blind—those who could never repay you the favor, then you will experience a great blessing in this life, and at the resurrection of the godly you will receive a full reward.”

Acts 20:35

I’ve left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.’  ”

Hebrews 13:16

We will show mercy to the poor and not miss an opportunity to do acts of kindness for others, for these are the true sacrifices that delight God’s heart.

Hebrews 6:10

For God, the Faithful One, is not unfair. How can he forget the beautiful work you have done for him? He remembers the love you demonstrate as you continually serve his beloved ones for the glory of his name.

1 Peter 4:9

Be compassionate to foreigners without complaining.