Proverbs 11:25

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:25

BSB
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
AKJV
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that waters shall be watered also himself.
CPDV
The soul that blesses shall be made fat. And whoever inebriates will likewise be inebriated himself.
ERV
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
NHEB
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
SMT
The soul of blessing shall be made fat: also he watering, shall himself drink to the full.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 11:25

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Commentary for Proverbs 11:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:25
Summary
Charitable giving returns blessings to giver.
Event
Describing mutual blessing cycle
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom