King James Bible
KJVHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 22:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 22:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The good of eye — he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
World English Bible
WEBHe who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe good of eye — he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.
King James Bible
KJVHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
World English Bible
WEBHe who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe good of eye — he is blessed, For he hath given of his bread to the poor.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.