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Proverbs 22:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. "
Proverbs 22:9
Verse in Context
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The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
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Proverbs 22:1
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."
Proverbs 22:2
"The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker"
Proverbs 22:3
"A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished."
Proverbs 22:4
"By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life."
Proverbs 22:5
"Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far"
Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart"
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