Proverbs 22:8-9

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.

9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

Proverbs 22:8-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 1:20; S Job 4:8; Galatians 6:7-8
• 2. Psalms 125:3; Hosea 8:7
• 3. S Deuteronomy 14:29; 2 Corinthians 9:6
• 4. S Proverbs 11:25; S Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 28:27