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Proverbs 11:25
He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
Proverbs 11:25 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 11:25 in other translations
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
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In context
22 Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.
23 The desire of the upright man is only for good, but wrath is waiting for the evil-doer.
24 A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.
25 He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
26 He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing will be on the head of him who lets them have it for a price.
27 He who, with all his heart, goes after what is good is searching for grace; but he who is looking for trouble will get it.
28 He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.
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