Proverbs 19:17
He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.
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In Context
18Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:11For there will never be a time when there are no poor in the land; and so I give orders to you, Let your hand be open to your countrymen, to those who are poor and in need in your land.
Psalms 41:2\41:1\Happy is the man who gives thought to the poor; the Lord will be his saviour in the time of trouble.
Proverbs 12:14From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
Proverbs 14:31He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
Proverbs 28:27He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to give your bread to those in need, and to let the poor who have no resting-place come into your house? to put a robe on the unclothed one when you see him, and not to keep your eyes shut for fear of seeing his flesh?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:17
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. Here is, 1. The happiness of those that walk circumspectly. Those that make conscience of keeping the commandment in every thing, that live by rule, as becomes servants and patients, keep their own souls; they secure their present peace and future bliss, and provide every way well for themselves. If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. 2. The misery of those that live at large… Read the whole commentary →