Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
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In Context
16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:11For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.
Psalms 41:2The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes.
Proverbs 12:14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
Proverbs 14:31Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 28:27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Isaiah 58:7Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
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 →