Proverbs 3:9-10
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9 [a]Honor the Lord with thy riches, and with the first fruits of all thine increase.
10 So shall thy barns be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall [b]burst with new wine.
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- Proverbs 3:9 As was commanded in the Law, Exod. 23:19; Deut. 26:2, and by this they acknowledged that God was the giver of all things, and that they were ready to bestow all at his commandment.
- Proverbs 3:10 For the faithful distributor God giveth in greater abundance.
Proverbs 3:27-28
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27 ¶ Withhold not the good from [a]the owners thereof, though there be power in [thine] hand to do it.
28 Say not unto thy neighbor, Go and come again, and tomorrow will I give thee, if thou now have it.
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- Proverbs 3:27 Not only from them to whom the possession belongeth, but also thou shalt not keep it from them which have need of the use thereof.
Proverbs 11:24-25
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24 There is that scattereth, [a]and is more increased: but he that spareth more [b]than is right, surely cometh to poverty.
25 The [c]liberal person shall have plenty: and he that watereth, shall also have rain.
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- Proverbs 11:24 Meaning them that give liberally, whom God blesseth.
- Proverbs 11:24 That is, the niggard.
- Proverbs 11:25 Or, generous.
Proverbs 21:26
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26 He coveteth evermore greedily: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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Proverbs 22:9
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9 He that hath a good [a]eye, he shall be blessed: for he giveth of his bread unto the poor.
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- Proverbs 22:9 He that is merciful and liberal.
Proverbs 23:6
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6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an [a]evil eye, neither desire his dainty meats.
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- Proverbs 23:6 That is, covetous, as contrary a good eye is taken for liberal, as Prov. 22:9.
Proverbs 25:14
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14 A man that boasteth of false liberality, is like [a]clouds and wind without rain.
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- Proverbs 25:14 Which have an outward appearance, and are nothing within.
Proverbs 25:21-22
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21 (A)If he that hateth thee be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22 For thou shalt lay [a]coals upon his head, and the Lord shall recompense thee.
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- Proverbs 25:22 Thou shalt, as it were by force, overcome him, insomuch that his own conscience shall move him to acknowledge the benefits, and his heart shall be inflamed.
Proverbs 28:27
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27 He that giveth unto the poor, shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes, shall have many curses.
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