Proverbs 19:17

Proverbs 19:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,

and he will reward them for what they have done.

17One who is gracious to a poor person lends to the Lord,

And He will repay him for his 19:17 Or benefitsgood deed.

17One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord,

And He will repay him for his good deed.

17He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,

And the Lord will repay him for his good deed. [Prov 28:27; Eccl 11:1; Matt 10:42; 25:40; 2 Cor 9:6-8; Heb 6:10]

17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,

and He will repay the lender.

17Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord.

God will reward them for what they have done.