Proverbs 19:17

Revised Standard Version CI

He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

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

Psalm 41:2

the Lord protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; thou dost not give him up to the will of his 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 his words a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

Proverbs 28:8

He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what evil may happen on earth.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’

Luke 6:38

give, and it will be given to you; 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 have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow; that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not so unjust as to overlook your work and the love which you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.