Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:9
American Standard Version
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Amplified® Bible
He who has a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.
Darby English Version
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Good News Bible
Be generous and share your food with the poor. You will be blessed for it.
King James Version
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
New American Standard Bible
He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.
New International Version
A generous man will himself be blessed,
for he shares his food with the poor.
New King James Version
He who has a generous eye will be blessed,
For he gives of his bread to the poor.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who shows generosity will receive blessings, For he gives some of his food to the poor.
Revised Standard Version
He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
The good of eye -- he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.
