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Proverbs 22:9 - A generous man will himself be blessed

NIV A generous man will himself be blessed,
for he shares his food with the poor.
KJV He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
NASB 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.