Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
In context
14 House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. 15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. 16 Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.
17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. 18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death. 19 A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. 20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:17 in the KJV
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; And that which he hath given will he pay him again.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 19:17 in the NIV
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.