Proverbs 19:17

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.”

Psalm 41:2

The Lord protects them and keeps them alive; they are called happy in the land. You do not give them up to the will of their enemies.

Psalm 72:13

He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.

Proverbs 12:14

From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things, and manual labor has its reward.

Proverbs 14:21

Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

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

Proverbs 22:9

Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.

Proverbs 28:8

One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Send out your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will get it back.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Divide your means seven ways, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may happen on earth.

Matthew 25:40

And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’

Luke 6:38

give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”

Deuteronomy 24:19

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

Philippians 4:17

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

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.