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Proverbs 19:17 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Proverbs 19:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 19 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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”
Proverbs 19:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 19:17
This proverb presents charity to the poor as lending to God: 'He that hath pity on the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.' Showing pity (chanan—showing grace, compassion) to the poor constitutes lending to Yahweh Himself. The metaphor is striking—God considers Himself the debtor for kindness shown to the poor and promises repayment. This doesn't mean charity is investment for profit, but God pledges to reward those who help the needy. Jesus taught similarly: deeds done to 'the least of these' are done unto Him (Matthew 25:31-46). This grounds charit...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 19:17
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“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“Give”
“But this I say”
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”
“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.”
“and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate”
“and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? when you see the naked”
“but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”