Proverbs 22:9

Translations

Modern

A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Traditional

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

Literal

The one good of eye—he will be blessed, for he gives from his bread to the lowly one.

Latin

Qui pronus est ad misericordiam benedicetur: de panibus enim suis dedit pauperi. Victoriam et honorem acquiret qui dat munera; animam autem aufert accipientium.

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A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

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