²⁴ Those who give generously receive more,
    but those who are stingy with what is appropriate will grow needy.
²⁵ Generous persons will prosper;
    those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

²⁶ The lazy desire things constantly,
    but the righteous give without holding back.

⁹ Happy are generous people,
    because they give some of their food to the poor.

⁶ Don’t eat food with stingy people;
    don’t long for their delicacies,

¹⁴ People who brag about a gift never given
    are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.

²¹ If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread;
    if they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
²² By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads,
    and the Lord will reward you.

²⁷ Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
    but those who turn a blind eye will be greatly cursed.