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Berean Standard Bible

“A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”

Proverbs 11:25

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Proverbs 11 contains several sayings about money, honesty and generosity. The verses around this one contrast people who hoard and those who share.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

World English Bible (WEB)

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El alma liberal será engordada: y el que saciare, él también será saciado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que es generoso, prospera; el que da a otros, a sí mismo se enriquece.

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