Proverbs 22:9

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

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 11:25, generosity brings prosperity and refreshment — directly reinforces the blessing on the generous.

In Proverbs 19:17, kindness to the poor is lending to the Lord who rewards — same promise for generosity.

Proverbs 23:6 warns against the stingy person's food, contrasting with the generous sharing in the main verse.

Proverbs 28:27 directly parallels giving to the poor with lacking nothing, and warns against ignoring them.

Proverbs 31:20 exemplifies the generous person by describing the virtuous woman's open arms to the poor.

In Proverbs 21:13, ignoring the poor leads to unanswered cries — opposite outcome to blessing on the generous.

Matthew 25:34-40 identifies caring for the hungry and poor as serving Christ himself, reinforcing Proverbs' call to share food.

Hebrews 13:16 commands sharing and doing good, noting such sacrifices please God, connecting to the blessing on the generous.

1 Timothy 6:19 promises treasure in heaven for those who share, echoing the future blessing for the generous.

2 Corinthians 9:6-11 teaches that bountiful sowing brings bountiful reaping, and God multiplies seed for the generous giver.

Acts 20:35 Parallel

Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus saying 'It is more blessed to give than to receive,' echoing the blessing on the generous giver.

In Luke 6:35-38, Jesus expands the principle: generous giving brings divine reward, with the measure you use returned to you.

In Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Israel is commanded to be openhanded toward the poor with blessing — parallel to generous being blessed.

Isaiah 58:7 Parallel

Isaiah 58:7 explicitly commands sharing food with the hungry and sheltering the poor, directly paralleling Proverbs' instruction.

Psalm 112:9 Parallel

Psalm 112:9 praises those who scatter gifts to the poor, affirming that righteousness endures—parallel to Proverbs' theme.

Psalm 41:1 Parallel

Psalm 41:1 promises blessing and deliverance for those who regard the weak, directly echoing Proverbs' blessing on the generous.

Job 31:16-20 describes Job's practice of sharing food and clothing with the poor, mirroring Proverbs' call to generosity.

Ezekiel 18:16 includes feeding the hungry among righteous acts, echoing the sharing of food with the poor.

Matthew 25:35 shows Jesus identifying feeding the hungry as serving him, a NT fulfillment of the generous heart.

Luke 6:30 Related theme

Luke 6:30 calls for giving to everyone who asks, expanding the generosity principle beyond the poor.

Luke 6:38 Parallel

Luke 6:38 promises abundant reward for giving, directly matching the blessing in the main verse.

Romans 12:8 Parallel

Romans 12:8 exhorts generous giving as a spiritual gift, applying the principle to the church.

2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes cheerful giving—the same heart attitude behind the 'generous eye' that blesses the poor.

Deuteronomy 15:10 reinforces the same principle: generous giving to the poor brings God's blessing on all your work.

2 Corinthians 8:2 describes their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowing in liberality, showing the spirit of generous giving.

1 Timothy 6:18 commands the rich to be generous and ready to share, applying the same virtue of liberality.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 11:1 advises casting bread upon waters, a metaphor for generous giving that returns, similar to Proverbs' promise of blessing.

Hebrews 6:10 assures that God remembers the love shown in ministering to saints, linking generosity to divine reward.