Proverbs 11:25
25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:25
King James Version
25 The liberal
English Standard Version
25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
The Message
25 The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.
New King James Version
25 The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
New Living Translation
25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:25
Commentary on Proverbs 11:25
(Read Proverbs 11:25)
Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren.