Psalm 37:21

New American Bible - revised edition

The wicked one borrows but does not repay; the righteous one is generous and gives.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 22:7

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble plan noble deeds, and in noble deeds they persist.

Luke 6:30

Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples determined that, according to ability, each should send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

Acts 20:35

In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor although he was rich, so that by his poverty you might become rich.

Deuteronomy 28:12

The Lord will open up for you his rich storehouse, the heavens, to give your land rain in due season and to bless all the works of your hands. You will lend to many nations but borrow from none.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.

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.