He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory an honor; but he takes away the life of them that posses [them].
LXX
Proverbs 22:9
He that has pity on the poor shall himself be maintained; for he has given of his own bread to the poor. He that gives liberally secures victory and honour; but he takes away the life of them that possess [them].
Parallel Translations
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:17Hebrews 6:101 Timothy 6:18–19Acts 20:351 Peter 4:9Hebrews 13:16Luke 14:13Psalms 112:9Luke 6:35–38Job 31:16–20Isaiah 58:7–122 Corinthians 9:6–11Isaiah 32:8Proverbs 21:13Ecclesiastes 11:1–2
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