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Proverbs 19:17
He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
Proverbs 19:17 · Geneva Bible
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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 the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
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