Proverbs 22:9

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Definitions for Proverbs 22:9

Blessed - Happy.

Clarke's Proverbs 22:9 Bible Commentary

A bountiful eye - One that disposes him to help all that he sees to be in want; the bountiful eye means the bountiful heart; for the heart looks through the eye. The merciful heart, even when the hand has little or nothing to give, shall be blessed of the Lord.

Barnes's Proverbs 22:9 Bible Commentary

He that hath a bountiful eye - literally, as in the margin, contrasted with the "evil eye" of Proverbs 28:22.

Wesley's Proverbs 22:9 Bible Commentary

22:9 He - Who looks upon the wants and miseries of others with compassion.

Bible Search:
Powered by Bible Study Tools