Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 22:9
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He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
About Proverbs 22:9
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Caring for the Poor, Generosity in the Bible, and Poverty in the Bible as directly as Proverbs 22:9. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 19:17
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
- Proverbs 14:31
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
- Deuteronomy 15:11
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”
- Luke 14:13
“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”
- James 2:15
“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,”
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How to Apply Proverbs 22:9
Pray through Proverbs 22:9 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Caring for the Poor. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.