Proverbs 22:9
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Proverbs 22:9
What Does Proverbs 22:9 Mean?
Proverbs 22:9 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, Care for the Poor, and Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 22:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 6:38“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”2 Corinthians 9:6“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”1 Timothy 6:18“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”Acts 20:35“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”1 Peter 4:9“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Deuteronomy 15:10“Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.”Psalms 112:9“He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.”Luke 14:13“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”Deuteronomy 15:7“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”Job 31:16“If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;”Proverbs 3:10“So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”Proverbs 21:13“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”Ecclesiastes 11:1“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”Isaiah 32:8“But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.”
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