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 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 explicitly commands sharing food with the hungry and sheltering the poor, directly paralleling Proverbs' instruction.
Psalm 112:9 praises those who scatter gifts to the poor, affirming that righteousness endures—parallel to Proverbs' theme.
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 calls for giving to everyone who asks, expanding the generosity principle beyond the poor.
Luke 6:38 promises abundant reward for giving, directly matching the blessing in the main verse.
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 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.