Proverbs 19:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the  Lord, and he will give a reward to the lender.  ,

Cross References

Proverbs 28:27

The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love  you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure #– #pressed down, shaken together, and running over #– #will be poured into your lap.   For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.’

Matthew 25:40

‘And the King will answer them, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Send your bread on the surface of the water, for after many days you may find it.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit  , that is increasing to your account.

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbour sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 12:14

A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.

2 Samuel 12:6

Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.’

Deuteronomy 24:19

‘When you reap the harvest in your field, and you forget a sheaf in the field, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the resident foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Proverbs 22:9

A generous person  will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven or even to eight, for you don’t know what disaster may happen on earth.