25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25
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Proverbs 22:8–10
8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. 9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Proverbs 19:16–18
16 He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die. 17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. 18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Tobit 4:10–12
10 because alms-giving delivers from death, and doesn’t allow you to come into darkness. (WEB) 11 Alms is a good gift in the sight of the Most High for all that give it. (WEB) 12 Beware, my child, of all fornication, and take first a wife of the seed of your fathers. Don’t take a s… (WEB)
Proverbs 11:16–18
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. 18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
2 Corinthians 9:5–7
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Proverbs 28:26–28
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. 27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. 28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the rig…
Sirach 12:1–3
1 If you do good, know to whom you do it, and your good deeds will have thanks. (WEB) 2 Do good to a godly man, and you will find a reward— if not from him, then from the Most High. (WEB) 3 No good will come to him who continues to do evil, nor to him who gives no alms. (WEB)
Sirach 37:23–25
23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB) 24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy. (WEB) 25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB)
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