 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.  The Christian's pocket companion - Sida 120efter Robert Butler - 1855Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - Om den här boken
 | 1842 - 982 sidor
...There is that scattereth, and yet iucreaseth : and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, and it tendeth to poverty." " The liberal soul shall be...he that watereth, shall be watered also himself." " He which soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly : and he which soweth bountifully, shall reap... | |
 | John Edward Nassau Molesworth - 1825 - 478 sidor
..." There is, that scattereth and yet increaseth ; and there is, that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall...be made fat, and he that watereth, shall be watered again ?" Every thing is in favour of the honest, and liberal man. Most persons, even the wicked, prefer... | |
 | Oliver Reywood - 1825 - 542 sidor
...is in human learning, gifts, and graces ; expenditure enricheth the possessor, and Solomon saith, " The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself," Prov. xi. 25. A liberal soul is a soul of blessing, as the Hebrew hath it, because it is a blessing to others,... | |
 | William Haslett - 1825 - 224 sidor
...relieving the wants of others, the only reward of charity and benevolence. The Scriptures assure us that, " The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." What an endearing relation does our gracious Saviour recognize as subsisting between himself and the... | |
 | 1825 - 790 sidor
...the same definition, and requires DO different answer — " not that he cared for the poor," &c. " The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." The Providence of God has abundantly confirmed this animating promise of his word. Facts are stubborn... | |
 | Thomas Williams (Calvinist preacher) - 1825 - 1068 sidor
...and yet increaseth ; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but if. tendetk to poverty. 25 o bring it to pass ; 1 have purposed it, I will also do it. 12 Hearken unto me, ye stou 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him : but blessing iluill be upon the head of him... | |
 | 874 sidor
...inflicted by the secular power ; but in retribution from Christ himself, the great -lawgiver and judge, " He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth bountifully snail reap also bountifully." And there also is the efficacy of the law secured by him who makes his... | |
 | 1826 - 688 sidor
...assuredly find his reward in the cheering and refreshing influences which will descend upon his eoul. " The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." The worthlessnese of riches foreyery other object should induce their possessors to render them really... | |
 | Daniel Atkinson Clark - 1826 - 336 sidor
...but who grudge to use it for his honour. Teach your children charity, and they can never be poor. " The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth, shall be watered also himself." Can x * this promise fail ? Then we can all leave our children rich, and the heirs too of a fortune... | |
 | George Townsend - 1826 - 1056 sidor
...increaseth ; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeih to poverty. a cor. ix. o, 25 ht The liberal soul shall be made fat : and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him : but blessing shall be upon the head of him... | |
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