Proverbs
“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
Proverbs 11:25
Proverbs 11:25 (KJV) speaks to generosity, generosity virtue, and blessedness — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
Deuteronomy 15:7“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
Proverbs 19:17“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”
1 Chronicles 29:14“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
Malachi 3:10“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”
Psalms 41:1“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
Matthew 25:40
Common questions
What does Proverbs 11:25 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 11:25 reads: "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." The verse speaks to generosity, generosity virtue, and blessedness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 11 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 11:25 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." is Proverbs 11:25 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 11.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 11:25?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 11:25 include Deuteronomy 15:7, Proverbs 19:17, and 1 Chronicles 29:14. Reading them alongside Proverbs 11:25 deepens the theme of generosity.
How can I pray with Proverbs 11:25?
Read Proverbs 11:25 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.