Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19:17
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Berean Standard Bible
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
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.
World English Bible
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
American Standard Version
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 19
15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
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