Proverbs 19:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Proverbs 19:17 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 19:17 say?
Proverbs 19:17 in modern King James wording reads: "He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again."
Where is Proverbs 19:17 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 19:17 is verse 17 of chapter 19 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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