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Proverbs 19:17
He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
Proverbs 19:17 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 19:17 in other translations
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
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In context
14 House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.
17 He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
18 Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.
19 He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.
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