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whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A generous person will be prosperous, And one who gives <i>others</i> plenty of water will himself be given plenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The soul that blesses will be enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The generous man [is a source of blessing and] shall be prosperous <i>and</i> enriched, And he who waters will himself be watered [reaping the generosity he has sown].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Generosity will be rewarded: Give a cup of water, and you will receive a cup of water in return. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A generous person will be made rich, and whoever satisfies others will himself be satisfied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be generous, and you will be prosperous. Help others, and you will be helped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A liberal soul is made fat, "" And whoever is watering, he also is watered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The soul of blessing shall be made fat: also he watering, shall himself drink to the full.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The soul that blesses shall be made fat. And whoever inebriates will likewise be inebriated himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever confers benefits will be amply enriched, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The liberal soul shall be enriched; and the accursed one shall be cursed more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The blessed soul will grow fat and an accursed one will again be cursed.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Every sincere soul is blessed: but a passionate man is not graceful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2086" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bə·rā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">A generous</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ne·p̄eš- (N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1878.htm" title="1878: ṯə·ḏuš·šān (V-Pual-Imperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to be fat; transitively, to fatten; specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; denominatively to remove ashes.">will prosper,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7301.htm" title="7301: ū·mar·weh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be saturated, drink one's fill. A primitive root; to slake the thirst.">and he who refreshes others</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">will himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: yō·w·re (V-Hofal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">be refreshed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-10</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a></span><br />And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a></span><br />For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18-19</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-10.htm">Isaiah 58:10-11</a></span><br />and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday. / The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. / The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a></span><br />Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:1-2</a></span><br />Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. / Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that waters shall be watered also himself.</p><p class="hdg">liberal soul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Proverbs 28:27</a></b></br> He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-13.htm">Job 29:13-18</a></b></br> The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-16.htm">Job 31:16-20</a></b></br> If I have withheld the poor from <i>their</i> desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Beneficent</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-14.htm">Curser</a> <a href="/revelation/18-15.htm">Enriched</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-2.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Generous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Prosperous</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">Refreshes</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">Satisfieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/104-16.htm">Watered</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Watereth</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Watering</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-17.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Beneficent</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-14.htm">Curser</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Enriched</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">Generous</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Others</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-15.htm">Prosperous</a> <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Refreshes</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Satisfieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Watered</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Watereth</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-19.htm">Watering</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, prosperity is not solely material wealth but includes spiritual and emotional well-being. The Hebrew culture valued generosity as a reflection of God's character, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a>, where giving to the needy is encouraged with the promise of blessing. The idea of a "soul" prospering suggests a holistic view of success, encompassing peace, joy, and fulfillment. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a>, where He states that giving will result in receiving, pressed down and overflowing.<p><b>and he who refreshes others</b><br>The act of refreshing others can be understood as providing support, encouragement, or resources to those in need. In ancient Israel, hospitality was a crucial cultural value, often involving providing food, shelter, and rest to travelers and the needy. This practice is seen in the story of Abraham in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>, where he refreshes the three visitors. The concept of refreshing others is also echoed in the New Testament, where Paul speaks of Onesiphorus refreshing him in <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16</a>.<p><b>will himself be refreshed</b><br>This promise of reciprocal refreshment suggests a divine principle of sowing and reaping, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-9</a>. The idea is that God rewards those who selflessly care for others. This reflects the character of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). The refreshing can be spiritual, emotional, or even physical, as God provides for those who align their actions with His will. This principle encourages believers to trust in God's provision and faithfulness, knowing that their acts of kindness will not go unnoticed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_generous_soul.htm">The Generous Soul</a></b><br>This refers to any individual who embodies generosity, a key virtue in the wisdom literature of the Bible.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_refreshed.htm">The Refreshed</a></b><br>Those who benefit from the generosity of others, experiencing renewal and encouragement.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prosperous.htm">The Prosperous</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, prosperity often includes spiritual, emotional, and sometimes material well-being, resulting from living according to God's wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_generosity.htm">The Principle of Generosity</a></b><br>Generosity is a core biblical principle that reflects God's character. As believers, we are called to be generous, not just with our resources, but with our time, encouragement, and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reciprocity_in_refreshment.htm">Reciprocity in Refreshment</a></b><br>When we invest in others, whether through acts of kindness, support, or sharing resources, we often find ourselves refreshed and encouraged in return. This is a divine principle of reciprocity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity_beyond_material_wealth.htm">Prosperity Beyond Material Wealth</a></b><br>Biblical prosperity encompasses spiritual and emotional well-being. A generous soul prospers in ways that transcend material wealth, experiencing joy, peace, and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_generosity_daily.htm">Living Out Generosity Daily</a></b><br>Practical ways to live out generosity include volunteering, mentoring, giving financially, and offering emotional support. These actions reflect the heart of God and build community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_generosity_on_community.htm">The Impact of Generosity on Community</a></b><br>Generosity strengthens relationships and communities. When individuals are generous, it creates a ripple effect, encouraging others to also give and support one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_truth_according_to_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about money?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_seed-faith_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about seed-faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_life_advice_does_proverbs_give.htm">What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_show_love_via_charity.htm">How can you show love through acts of charity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - The sentiment of the preceding verse is here carried on and confirmed. <span class="cmt_word">The liberal soul;</span> literally, <span class="accented">the soul of blessings</span>, the man that blesses others by giving liberally. <span class="cmt_word">Shall be made fat</span> (<a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a>; <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25</a>). The term is used of the rich and prosperous (<a href="/psalms/22-29.htm">Psalm 22:29</a>). Septuagint, "Every simple soul is blessed." <span class="cmt_word">He that watereth</span> - benefits and refreshes others - <span class="cmt_word">shall be watered also himself;</span> shall receive the blessing which he imparts. The Vulgate introduces another idea, <span class="accented">Qui inebriat, ipse quoque inebriabitur</span>, where the verb implies rather abundance than excess, as in <a href="/proverbs/5-19.htm">Proverbs 5:19</a>, etc. The Septuagint departs widely from the present text: "A passionate man is not graceful" (<span class="greek">εὐσχήμων</span>), <span class="accented">i.e.</span> is ugly in appearance and manner - a sentiment which may be very true, but it is not clear how it found its way into the passage. St. Chrysostom comments upon it in 'Hom.' 17, on St. John. There are some Eastern proverbs on the stewardship of the rich. When a good man gets riches, it is like fruit falling into the midst of the village. The riches of the good are like water turned into a rice field. The good, like clouds, receive only to give away. The rivers themselves drink not their water; nor do the trees eat their own sweet fruit, and the clouds eat not the crops. The garment in which you clothe another will last longer than that in which you clothe yourself. Who gives alms sows one and reaps a thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A generous</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרָכָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶֽפֶשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(ne·p̄eš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">will prosper,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְדֻשָּׁ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(ṯə·ḏuš·šān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1878.htm">Strong's 1878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be fat, to fatten, to anoint, to satisfy, to remove, ashes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he who refreshes others</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מַרְוֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mar·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7301.htm">Strong's 7301: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be saturated, drink one's fill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will himself</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be refreshed.</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹרֶֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·re)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat (Prov. 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