Proverbs 11:25 “A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself…”

Proverbs 11:25

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

World English Bible

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

American Standard Version

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Geneva Bible 1599

The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.

Darby Translation

The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Young's Literal Translation

A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.

Bible in Basic English

He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

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Cross references

“liberal soul”

Matthew 5:7 Isaiah 58:7–11 Isaiah 32:8 Proverbs 28:27 Job 29:13–18 Job 31:16–20

Matthew 5:7 · BSB

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Isaiah 58:7–11 · BSB

Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Isaiah 32:8 · BSB

But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.

Proverbs 28:27 · BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Job 29:13–18 · BSB

The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.

Job 31:16–20 · BSB

If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,

Also

2 Corinthians 9:6–9

2 Corinthians 9:6–9 · BSB

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

26The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

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