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Whoever is generous[a] will be blessed,
    for he shares his food with the poor.

10 Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;[b]
    furthermore, quarrels[c] and discord will end.

11 Whoever loves purity[d] and gracious speech
    will gain the king as his friend.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:9 Lit. A good eye
  2. Proverbs 22:10 The Heb. lacks too
  3. Proverbs 22:10 Or litigation
  4. Proverbs 22:11 Lit. purity of heart