Proverbs 19:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“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
What Does Proverbs 19:17 Mean?
Proverbs 19:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor, and Generosity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Acts 20:35“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”Proverbs 28:27“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Luke 6:38“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”2 Corinthians 9:6“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”Proverbs 11:24“There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”1 John 3:17“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”Ecclesiastes 11:1“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”Matthew 5:7“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”Matthew 10:41“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.”Proverbs 14:21“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”Proverbs 14:31“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”Deuteronomy 15:7“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”Matthew 5:42“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”
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