Proverbs 19:17
He who hath pity on the poor lendeth to the LORD, And that which he giveth will he repay him.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his life; But he that neglecteth his ways shall die.
18Chasten thy son because there is hope, But let not thy soul desire to slay him.
Cross References
Psalms 41:2The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; He shall be happy on the earth; Thou wilt not give him up to the will of his enemies!
Proverbs 12:14By the fruit of a man's mouth he shall be filled with good, And the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 14:31He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.
Proverbs 28:27He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break thy bread to the hungry, And to bring the poor, that are cast out, to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou clothe him, And that thou hide not thyself from thine 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 →