 | A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. |
 | He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. |
 | He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor. |
| Proverbs 22:9 |
Commentary
The generous man is blessed in showing benevolence to others. By sharing his substance with the poor, he gains present happiness and future reward.
MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Pr 22:9). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.