King James Version
Proverbs 19:17 in the King James Version says “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: o...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. for: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. do: Heb. add
KJV Study — Public Domain
“lendeth”
H3867properly, to twine; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (causative) to lend
“unto the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“He that hath pity”
H2603properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
“and that which he hath given”
H1576treatment, i.e., an act (of good or ill); by implication, service or requital
“will he pay him again”
H7999to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
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