Proverbs 19:17
He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
18Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:11For the poor shall not fail off thy land, therefore I charge thee to do this thing, saying, Thou shalt surely open thine hands to thy poor brother, and to him that is distressed upon thy land.
Psalms 41:2As the hart earnestly desires the fountains of water, so my soul earnestly longs for thee, O God.
Proverbs 12:14The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.
Proverbs 28:27He that gives to the poor shall not be in want: but he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.
Isaiah 58:7Break thy bread to the hungry, and lead the unsheltered poor to thy house: if thou seest one naked, clothe him, and thou shalt not disregard the relations of thine own seed.
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 →