Proverbs 19:17 “Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lend…”

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

World English Bible

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.

American Standard Version

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.

Darby Translation

He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is lending [to] Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.

Bible in Basic English

He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.

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Cross references

“that hath”

Proverbs 28:27 Ecclesiastes 11:1 Proverbs 14:21 Proverbs 28:8 2 Samuel 12:6

Proverbs 28:27 · BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 · BSB

Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.

Proverbs 14:21 · BSB

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

Proverbs 28:8 · BSB

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

2 Samuel 12:6 · BSB

Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”

“lendeth”

Hebrews 6:10 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 Matthew 25:40 Isaiah 58:7–11 Deuteronomy 15:7–14 Philippians 4:17

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

2 Corinthians 9:6–8 · BSB

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Matthew 25:40 · BSB

And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

Isaiah 58:7–11 · BSB

Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Deuteronomy 15:7–14 · BSB

If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.

Philippians 4:17 · BSB

Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

Also

Luke 6:38 Proverbs 14:31 Proverbs 12:14

Luke 6:38 · BSB

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Proverbs 14:31 · BSB

Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 12:14 · BSB

By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

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