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Proverbs 19:17
He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; he will reward him.
Proverbs 19:17 · New Heart English 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 an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; he will reward him.
18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
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