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Proverbs 22:9
He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.
Proverbs 22:9 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 22:9 in other translations
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
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In context
6 Teache a childe in the trade of his way, and when he is olde, he shall not depart from it.
7 The rich ruleth the poore, and the borower is seruant to the man that lendeth.
8 He that soweth iniquitie, shall reape affliction, and the rodde of his anger shall faile.
9 He that hath a good eye, he shalbe blessed: for he giueth of his bread vnto the poore.
10 Cast out the scorner, and strife shall go out: so contention and reproche shall cease.
11 Hee that loueth purenesse of heart for the grace of his lippes, the King shalbe his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserue knowledge: but hee ouerthroweth the wordes of the transgressour.
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