He that soweth iniquity, shall reap affliction, and the [a]rod of his anger shall fail.

He that hath a good [b]eye, he shall be blessed: for he giveth of his bread unto the poor.

10 Cast out the scorner, and strife shall go out: so contention and reproach shall cease.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:8 His authority, whereby he did oppress others, shall be taken from him.
  2. Proverbs 22:9 He that is merciful and liberal.

Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

The generous will themselves be blessed,(C)
    for they share their food with the poor.(D)

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.(E)

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