Proverbs 22:9
King James Version (KJV)
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
In context
7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Proverbs 22:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The good of eye — he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.