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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 19) Proverbs 19:17 KJV
"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."
Proverbs Chapter 19, Verse 17
Proverbs 19:17 in Context (Verses 14–20 KJV)
14
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.*
18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.*
19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.*
20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.