Proverbs 19:17
He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
In The King James Version
In Context
18Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:11There will not be wanting poor in the land of thy habitation: therefore I command thee to open thy hand to thy needy and poor brother, that liveth in the land.
Psalms 41:2As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; so my soul panteth after thee, O God.
Proverbs 12:14By the fruit of his own mouth shall a man be filled with good things, and according to the works of his hands it shall be repaid him.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
Proverbs 28:27He that giveth to the poor shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
Isaiah 58:7Deal thy bread to the hungry, and bring the needy and the harbourless into thy house: when thou shalt see one naked, cover him, and despise not thy own 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 →