Proverbs 19:17
He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
18Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 15:11For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall open yours hand wide unto your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land.
Psalms 41:2The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and you will not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
Proverbs 12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 28:27He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deal your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? when you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you hide not yourself from yours 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 →