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Bible Quotes About The Poor

13 Scripture verses about the poor from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about the poor? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Total Verses
6
Old Testament
7
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About The Poor

  1. Proverbs 14:21 — “He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor , happy is he.
  2. Proverbs 14:31 — “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
  3. 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. that which: or, his deed
  4. Proverbs 22:9 — “He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that: Heb. Good of eye
  5. Proverbs 28:27 — “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
  6. Proverbs 29:7 — “The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
  7. Matthew 5:42 — “Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
  8. Matthew 19:21 — “Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
  9. Luke 12:33 — “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
  10. Luke 14:12 — “Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and ...

Subtopics of The Poor

feeding the poor
giving to the poor
helping the poor
jesus and the poor
serving the poor

Old Testament Quotes About The Poor (6)

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor , happy is he.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. He that: Heb. Good of eye
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

New Testament Quotes About The Poor (7)

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
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.
Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Poor in the Bible

What does the Bible say about the poor?
The Bible contains 13 verses about the poor, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding the poor through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about the poor?
There are 13 Bible verses about the poor in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about the poor?
While many verses address the poor, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of the poor you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about the poor?
The Poor is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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