“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”

Proverbs 19:17 (KJV) |

Proverbs 19:17

From Proverbs 19, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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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.

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