Proverbs 11:25

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

The liberall soule shalbe made fat: and he that watereth, shall be watered also himselfe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.
- Basic English Bible

The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
- Darby Bible

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
- Webster's Bible

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
- World English Bible

A liberal soul is made fat, And whoso is watering, he also is watered.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The beneficent soul shall be made rich, and he that satisfieth abundantly shall be satisfied also himself.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:25


11:25 Fat - Shall be enriched both with temporal and spiritual blessings.


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