Proverbs 19:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

He shall restore the sheep fourfold, because he did this word, and he did not take pity."

Psalm 41:2

As the deer longs for fountains of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.

Psalm 72:13

And I said: So then, it is without purpose that I have justified my heart and washed my hands among the innocent.

Proverbs 12:14

By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Cast your bread over running waters. For, after a long time, you shall find it again.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven, and indeed even to eight. For you do not know what evil may be upon the earth in the future.

Matthew 25:40

And in response, the King shall say to them, 'Amen I say to you, whenever you did this for one of these, the least of my brothers, you did it for me.'

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you: a good measure, pressed down and shaken together and overflowing, they will place upon your lap. Certainly, the same measure that you use to measure out, will be used to measure back to you again."

Deuteronomy 24:19

When you have reaped the grain in your field, and, having forgotten, you leave behind a sheaf, you shall not return to take it away. Instead, you shall permit the new arrival, and the orphan, and the widow to take it away, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the works of your hands.

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I am seeking a gift. Instead, I seek the fruit that abounds to your benefit.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust, such that he would forget your work and the love that you have shown in his name. For you have ministered, and you continue to minister, to the saints.