Proverbs 19:17

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:17

BSB
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
AKJV
He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
CPDV
Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
ERV
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.
NHEB
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
SMT
He pitying the poor lends to Jehovah, and he will recompense to him his act.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 19:17

HethathathpityH2603VerbuponthepoorH1800AdjectivelendethH3867VerbuntotheLORDH3068Proper NameandthatwhichhehathgivenH1576Noun MasculinewillhepayhimagainH7999Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 19:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:17
Summary
Compassion to needy equals lending to God
Event
Equating charity with divine transaction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom