Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:25
American Standard Version
The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Amplified® Bible
The liberal person shall be enriched, and he who waters shall himself be watered.
Contemporary English Version
Generosity will be rewarded: Give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water in return.
Darby English Version
The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Good News Bible
Be generous, and you will be prosperous. Help others, and you will be helped.
King James Version
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
New American Standard Bible
The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.
New International Version
A generous man will prosper;
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
New King James Version
The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The generous man will prosper, And he who waters will himself receive watering.
Revised Standard Version
A liberal man will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Young's Literal Translation
A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.