Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.

9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Read full chapter

What does Proverbs 22:9 mean? This proverb uses a Hebrew figure of speech which literally refers to someone as "good in the eye." The phrase is often translated into English using expressions such as "generous" or "bountiful." Such qualities are directly opposed to phrases such as "evil in the eye" as seen in other verses (Proverbs 23:6).

Proverbs 22:9 Study Bible: He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor. A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. The concept of generosity is deeply rooted in biblical teaching, emphasizing the virtue of selflessness and the importance of caring for others.

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.

He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers. He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. 10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. 11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. When you are generous to the poor, you are enriched with blessings in return.