Proverbs 22:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

He that hath a bountiful eye Hebrew, a good eye. He who looks upon the wants and miseries of others with compassion and kindness: as an evil eye is put for one that beholds others with envy and unmercifulness; shall be blessed Both by God and men.

Proverbs 22:9

9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.