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He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed,
    for he shares his bread with the poor.
10 Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out,
    and quarreling and abuse will cease.
11 He who loves purity of heart,
    and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.

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

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

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.(D)

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