Proverbs 19:17
King James Version (KJV)
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
In context
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
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Proverbs 19:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is lending [to] Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.