Proverbs
“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
Proverbs 19:17 (KJV) speaks to generosity, generosity virtue, and compassion for others — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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:”
Deuteronomy 15:7“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
Proverbs 11:25“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”
Psalms 41:1“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
Malachi 3:10“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”
1 Chronicles 29:14“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.”
Matthew 25:40
Common questions
What does Proverbs 19:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 19:17 reads: "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again." The verse speaks to generosity, generosity virtue, and compassion for others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 19:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again." is Proverbs 19:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 19:17?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 19:17 include Deuteronomy 15:7, Proverbs 11:25, and Psalms 41:1. Reading them alongside Proverbs 19:17 deepens the theme of generosity.
How can I pray with Proverbs 19:17?
Read Proverbs 19:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.