Matthew Henry · Verse 9
He that seeks to relieve the wants and miseries of others shall be blessed.
Proverbs 22:9
He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
BSB
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
KJV
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
ASV
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
BBE
He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
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