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Proverbs 22:9
A benevolent eye, the same, shall be blessed,—because he hath given of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 Train up a youth, in the direction of his duty, even when he becometh old, he will not depart from it.
7 The rich, over the poor, beareth rule,—and, slave, is the borrower to the lender.
8 He that soweth perversity, shall reap trouble, and, the rod of his wrath, shall be ready.
9 A benevolent eye, the same, shall be blessed,—because he hath given of his bread to the poor.
10 Drive away the scoffer, that strife may depart, and quarrel, and contempt may cease.
11 Yahweh loveth the pure in heart, gracious are his lips, his friend is the king!
12 The eyes of Yahweh, watch over knowledge, therefore hath he overturned the words of the treacherous.
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