22 The desirable thing in earthling man* is his loving-kindness;+ and one of little means is better than a lying man.+

27 Therefore, O king, may my counsel seem good to you,+ and remove your own sins by righteousness,+ and your iniquity by showing mercy to the poor ones.+ Maybe there will occur a lengthening of your prosperity.’”+

38 Practice giving, and people will give to YOU.+ They will pour into YOUR laps* a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing. For with the measure that YOU are measuring out, they will measure out to YOU in return.”+

6 But as to this, he that sows sparingly+ will also reap sparingly; and he that sows bountifully+ will also reap bountifully.