Proverbs 11:25 - A generous man will prosper

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:25

Commentary

These proverbs (11:24-27) should shape our attitudes toward wealth: it should be shared. Stinginess may lead to poverty. Generosity has the opposite effect.

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. Pr 11:24-27

Psalm 96:2 - Sing to the LORD, praise His name

Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

Psalm 96:2

Commentary

Worshipers are called to sing a new song to the Lord who is exalted above all gods (vv. 4, 5; 1 Chr. 16:23-33). Other gods are mere idols, but the Lord is the Creator. Therefore, all people are to worship the Lord, give to Him the honor due His name, and bring to Him their offerings (Ps. 96:7-9). They are to proclaim the universal rule of the righteous Judge among the nations (v. 10).

Thomas Nelson, Inc: Woman's Study Bible . Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Ps 96:1