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

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The generous will themselves be blessed,(A)
    for they share their food with the poor.(B)

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(A)Whoever has a bountiful[a] eye will be blessed,
    for he (B)shares his bread with the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 22:9 Hebrew good

A generous person[a] will be blessed,(A)
for he shares his food with the poor.(B)

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  1. 22:9 Lit Good of eye

He who [a]is (A)generous will be blessed,
For he (B)gives some of his food to the poor.

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  1. Proverbs 22:9 Lit has a good eye