Proverbs 19:17

New International Version

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity.”

Psalm 41:2

The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.

Psalm 72:13

He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.

Proverbs 12:14

From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 22:9

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

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.

Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

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 to you.”

Deuteronomy 24:19

When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.

Hebrews 6:10

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.