Proverbs 22:9 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 22:9 MSG (The Message)
Generous hands are blessed hands because they give bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 KJV (King James Version)
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 NCV (New Century Version)
Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 NIV (New International Version)
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
Proverbs 22:9 NLT (New Living Translation)
Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
Proverbs 22:9 TPT (The Passion Translation)
When you are generous to the poor, you are enriched with blessings in return.
Proverbs 22:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.