Proverbs 19:17

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

He shall make fourfold restitution for the lamb because he has done this and was unsparing.”

Psalm 41:2

Blessed the one concerned for the poor; on a day of misfortune, the Lord delivers him.

Psalm 72:13

He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor.

Proverbs 12:14

From the fruit of their mouths people have their fill of good, and the works of their hands come back upon them.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises the hungry comes up short, but happy the one who is kind to the poor!

Proverbs 14:31

Those who oppress the poor revile their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

Proverbs 22:9

The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to the poor have no lack, but those who avert their eyes, many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever amasses wealth by interest and overcharge gathers it for the one who is kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Send forth your bread upon the face of the waters; after a long time you may find it again.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Make seven, or even eight portions; you know not what misfortune may come upon the earth.

Matthew 25:40

And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’

Luke 6:38

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”

Deuteronomy 24:19

When you reap the harvest in your field and overlook a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; let it be for the resident alien, the orphan, and the widow, so that the Lord, your God, may bless you in all your undertakings.

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I am eager for the gift; rather, I am eager for the profit that accrues to your account.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones.