Proverbs 19:17
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.
In context
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. 15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry. 16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.
17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. 18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death. 19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again. 20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 19:17 in the ESV
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.