Proverbs 22:9

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7 The ^arich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.

8 He who sows iniquity will reap ^asorrow,
And the rod of his anger will fail.

9 ^aHe who has a¹ generous eye will be ^bblessed,
For he gives of his bread to the poor.

10 ^aCast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.

11 ^aHe who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Proverbs 22:9

A bountiful eye - One that disposes him to help all that he sees to be in want; the bountiful eye means the bountiful heart; for the heart looks through the eye. The merciful heart, even when the hand has little or nothing to give, shall be blessed of the Lord.

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