Proverbs 19:17 states that generosity to the poor lends to God and will be repaid — directly supporting the principle that giving freely leads to wealth.

Proverbs 14:21 directly echoes that generosity to the poor brings blessing, reinforcing the reward for giving.

Proverbs 28:8 warns that unjust gain eventually goes to the poor – complementing the principle that generous scattering brings increase, while dishonest accumulation is temporary.

In Proverbs 10:4, a similar contrast: slack hand brings poverty, diligent hand brings riches—paralleling the giving/withholding outcomes here.

2 Corinthians 9:6 states that bountiful sowing yields bountiful harvest – directly paralleling the scatter-and-increase principle.

Deuteronomy 15:10 commands cheerful giving with a promise of blessing – directly reinforcing the principle that scattering leads to increase.

Luke 6:38 promises abundant return for giving – a NT reaffirmation of the principle that scattering leads to increase.

Psalm 112:9 portrays the righteous dispersing gifts to the poor, resulting in enduring honor – a vivid parallel to scattering that brings increase.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 advises casting bread on waters with assurance of return – echoing the same confidence that generous scattering yields future reward.

Haggai 1:9-11 shows the same principle: withholding from God leads to diminished harvests and economic failure.

Ecclesiastes 11:6 urges sowing seed morning and evening, not withholding – mirroring the call to scatter generously for uncertain prosperity.

In Haggai 1:6, scarcity from neglecting God's house illustrates the withholding principle: much effort yields little.

Deuteronomy 14:29 ties giving to the needy with God's blessing on work, directly echoing the increase from scattering.

2 Corinthians 9:6 states the same principle: sowing bountifully leads to reaping bountifully, mirroring the proverb's cause-and-effect of giving.

Matthew 25:42 condemns failing to feed the hungry—the withholding that leads to want, as warned here.

Matthew 5:42 commands giving to beggars and borrowers—reinforcing the call to give freely without withholding.

Isaiah 58:10 promises light rising for those who pour themselves out for the hungry—directly blessing generous giving as here.

Ecclesiastes 5:13 warns that hoarding riches can hurt the owner—mirroring the 'withholds and suffers want' principle here.

Deuteronomy 24:19 links leaving harvest for the poor to God's blessing, directly illustrating scattering that leads to increase.

Luke 6:30 commands giving without expectation, echoing the proverb's principle that open-handed giving leads to increase.

John 6:13 shows abundant leftovers after Jesus distributes five loaves, illustrating the proverb's truth that generous giving yields surplus.

Acts 2:45 depicts believers selling possessions to share with all in need—a direct communal practice of the generosity Proverbs commends.

Ezekiel 18:7 lists giving bread to the hungry among righteous acts—an example of the generous giving encouraged here.

Leviticus 23:22 commands leaving gleanings for the poor, a concrete act of scattering that embodies the generous principle.

Ecclesiastes 11:2 urges giving to many without knowing future needs – extending the wisdom of scattering widely for uncertain times.

Matthew 14:16 shows Jesus telling disciples to give food to the crowd—a narrative application of generous giving.

Job 22:7 accuses Job of withholding, illustrating the stinginess that leads to poverty — the negative side of the proverb.

Acts 11:29 records the early church's generous relief collection – a practical example of scattering resources to bless others.

Deuteronomy 15:4 describes the outcome of blessing when the community cares for the poor, paralleling the increase from scattering.

1 Timothy 6:18 exhorts the rich to be generous and ready to share, aligning with the proverb's call to give freely rather than withhold.