Proverbs 19:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

v. 17. He that hath pity upon the poor, showing him charity in the right spirit, lendeth unto the Lord, money given to the poor is deposited in the savings-bank of Jehovah; and that which he hath given, in helping out the poor and needy, will He pay him again. Cf Matthew 25:40; Luke 6:30-35.

Proverbs 19:17

17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.