9He 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.


In Context

6 It is a proverb: A young man according to his way, even when he is old he will not depart from it.

7 The rich ruleth over the poor: and the borrower is servant to him that lendeth.

8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap evils, and with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed.

9 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.

10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

11 He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

Proverbs 22:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

22:9A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:9He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

22:9The good of eye — he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:9He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.