Proverbs 19:17

The English Standar Version

Whoever is generous 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; you do 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 mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

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

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever has a bountiful[2] eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

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

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit[1] gathers it for him who is generous 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 disaster 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 brothers,[6] 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 with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."

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 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 that increases to your credit.[3]

Hebrews 6:10

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