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

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.

Psalm 10:14 - O God, You are the helper of the fatherless

But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.

Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.

You have seen it, for You have beheld mischief and vexation to take it into Your hand The unfortunate commits himself to You; You have been the helper of the orphan.

Psalm 10:14

Commentary

"You have seen" is the classic confession of trust in God in the psalms of lament. God does know; He does see; and He will act. God protects those like the fatherless who have no other protection (27:10).

Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Ps 10:14-15). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.