Proverbs 11:25

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

"The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." - Proverbs 11:25
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What does Proverbs 11:25 mean?

Proverbs 11:25 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." This verse speaks to the act of generosity and the idea that those who are generous will themselves receive blessings in…

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The Bountiful Heart: The Blessings of Generosity

In the wisdom literature of the Bible, the book of Proverbs stands as a cornerstone of practical advice and divine truth. One of its notable verses, Proverbs 11:25, speaks volumes about the principles of generosity and reciprocity. It states, "The liberal soul shall be made fat…

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A Prayer for Abundance Through Generosity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You, I am filled with gratitude for Your boundless love and mercy. Your word reminds me in Proverbs 11:25, "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." Lord, I take this truth to heart as I seek to…

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Proverbs 11:25 - "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself."
Proverbs 11:25 AMP [25] The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous and enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown]. [2 Cor 9:6-10]
Proverbs 25:11 - "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
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Proverbs 11:24-25 - "One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."
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Proverbs 25:1 - "These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."
Proverbs 25:25 - "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."
Proverbs 21:25 - "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour."
Proverbs 30:25 - "The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;"
Proverbs 25:3 - "The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable."
Proverbs 11:11 - "By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked."
Proverbs 25:15 - "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone."
Proverbs 10:25 - "As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation."
Proverbs 14:25 - "A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies."
Proverbs 15:25 - "The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow."
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Proverbs 3:25 - "Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh."
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Proverbs 17:25 - "A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him."
Proverbs 25:24 - "It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house."