Proverbs 11:25

Dishonest Scales

24One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. 25A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

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Berean Standard Bible
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
American Standard Version (1901)
The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Bible in Basic English
He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The soul which blesseth, shall be made fat: and he that inebriateth, shall be inebriated also himself.
Free Bible Version
If you're generous, you'll become rich; give someone a drink of water, and you'll be given one in return.
Geneva Bible 1599
The liberall person shall haue plentie: and he that watereth, shall also haue raine.
King James (Authorized) Version
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
One Unity Resource Bible
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
Translation for Translators
Those who give generously to others will prosper; if you help others, they/someone will help you, too.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The generous person will prosper and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself.
Noah Webster Bible
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
World English Bible
The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
Young's Literal Translation
A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.