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Proverbs 19:17
Whoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
Proverbs 19:17 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 wealth are the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah is an understanding wife.
15 Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
16 Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
17 Whoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
18 Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
19 A man of great wrath is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
20 Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
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