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and that which he hath given will he pay him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who is gracious to a poor person lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who is gracious to a poor man lends to Yahweh, And He will repay him for his bountiful deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who is gracious <i>and</i> lends a hand to the poor lends to the LORD, And the LORD will repay him for his good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and he will give a reward to the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will give a reward to the lender. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the LORD, and the LORD will pay you back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD— the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and the LORD will repay him for his good deed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is lending [to] YHWH is favoring the poor, "" And He repays his deed to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He pitying the poor lends to Jehovah, and he will recompense to him his act.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will pay back the sum in full. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and will be repaid in full.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who has pity upon the poor is a companion of the LORD; and he shall be repaid according to his works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that follows LORD JEHOVAH shows mercy upon the poor and he is rewarded according to his works.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that is gracious unto the poor lendeth unto the LORD; And his good deed will He repay unto him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3822" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">The Man of Integrity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥō·w·nên (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">Kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: dāl (Adj-msc) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">to the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/1576.htm" title="1576: ū·ḡə·mu·lōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A dealing, recompense, benefit. From gamal; treatment, i.e. An act; by implication, service or requital."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3867.htm" title="3867: mal·wêh (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc) -- A primitive root; properly, to twine, i.e. to unite, to remain; also to borrow or To lend.">is a loan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: yə·šal·lem- (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">and He will repay</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">the lender.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a></span><br />And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a></span><br />What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Luke 14:13-14</a></span><br />But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a></span><br />If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. / The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Proverbs 28:27</a></span><br />Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a></span><br />He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.</p><p class="hdg">that hath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a></b></br> He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy <i>is</i> he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Proverbs 28:8,27</a></b></br> He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-6.htm">2 Samuel 12:6</a></b></br> And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.</p><p class="hdg">lendeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24,25</a></b></br> There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and <i>there is</i> that withholdeth more than is meet, but <i>it tendeth</i> to poverty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Proverbs 28:27</a></b></br> He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-14</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="hdg">that which he hath given </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Favouring</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Lends</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-31.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-31.htm">Repayeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-14.htm">Reward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-17.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Favouring</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-10.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Lends</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-19.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-18.htm">Repayeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Reward</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Life and Conduct</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Old Testament law emphasized care for the poor, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a>, which commands generosity towards them. The cultural context of ancient Israel was agrarian, and the poor often included widows, orphans, and foreigners who lacked land or resources. Jesus Christ exemplified kindness to the poor, as seen in His ministry and teachings, such as in <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>, where He identifies Himself with the needy.<p><b>is a loan to the LORD</b><br>This phrase suggests that acts of kindness towards the poor are seen by God as a personal obligation He takes upon Himself. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, loans were a common practice, and the idea of lending to God elevates the act of charity to a divine transaction. This reflects the biblical principle that God values and rewards acts of mercy and compassion. The concept of God being indebted to repay kindness is unique and underscores His justice and faithfulness.<p><b>and He will repay the lender</b><br>The assurance of repayment by God highlights His faithfulness and the certainty of His promises. This repayment is not necessarily material but can be spiritual or eternal, aligning with the biblical theme of rewards in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). The historical context of Israel included a strong belief in divine retribution and blessing, as seen in the covenantal promises of <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>. This phrase also connects to the New Testament teaching of sowing and reaping, as found in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-9</a>, where believers are encouraged to do good, trusting in God's ultimate reward.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the poor are those who are economically disadvantaged and in need of assistance. They are often highlighted in Scripture as individuals deserving of compassion and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is portrayed as the ultimate guarantor of justice and provider for those who act righteously.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lender.htm">The Lender</a></b><br>This refers to the person who shows kindness to the poor, effectively "lending" to the LORD through their charitable actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_perspective_on_generosity.htm">God's Perspective on Generosity</a></b><br>God views acts of kindness to the poor as personal loans to Himself, indicating His deep concern for the needy and His promise to reward those who help them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_divine_economy.htm">The Divine Economy</a></b><br>In God's economy, acts of charity are investments with guaranteed returns. This encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness rather than earthly wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>By showing kindness to the poor, believers reflect God's own character of mercy and compassion, becoming His hands and feet in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_rewards.htm">Eternal Rewards</a></b><br>While earthly rewards may be uncertain, God's promise to repay signifies eternal rewards that far surpass any temporary gain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_generosity.htm">Practical Generosity</a></b><br>This verse calls for practical, tangible acts of kindness, urging believers to actively seek opportunities to support those in need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_tobit.htm">What is Tobit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_charitable_people_face_hardship.htm">Proverbs 19:17 suggests a guaranteed divine reward for helping the poor—why do many charitable people still face hardship with no apparent “repayment”? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_good_works,_salvation.htm">What does the Bible say about good works and salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Lendeth unto the Lord.--</span>Who "for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich" (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm" title="For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be rich.">2Corinthians 8:9</a>), and Who regards all done to one of his poor brethren as done unto Himself (<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm" title="And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it to me.">Matthew 25:40</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord.</span> English Church people are familiar with this distich, as being one of the sentences of Scripture read at the Offertory. The word for "poor" is here <span class="accented">dal</span>, "feeble" (see on vers. 1 and 4). It is a beautiful thought that by showing mercy and pity we are, as it were, making God our debtor; and the truth is wonderfully advanced by Christ, who pronounces (<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a>), "Inasmuch as ye have done it mite one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" (see on Proverbs 11:24; 28:27). St. Chrysostom ('Hom.,' 15, on <a href="/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5</a>), "To the more imperfect this is what we may say, Give of what you have unto the needy. Increase your substance. For, saith he, 'He that giveth unto the poor lendeth unto God.' But if you are in a hurry, and wait not for the time of retribution, think of those who lend money to men; for not even these desire to get their interest immediately; but they are anxious that the principal should remain a good long while in the hands of the borrower, provided only the repayment be secure, and they have no mistrust of the borrower. Let this be done, then, in the present case also. Leave them with God, that he may pay thee thy wages manifold. Seek not to have the whole here; for if you recover it all here, how will you receive it back there? And it is on this account that God stores them up there, inasmuch as this present life is full of decay. But he gives even here also; for, 'Seek ye,' saith he, 'the kingdom of heaven, and all these things shall be added unto you.' Well, then, let us look towards that kingdom, and not be in a hurry for the repayment of the whole, lest we diminish our recompense. But let us wait for the fit season. For the interest in these cases is not of that kind, but is such as is meet to be given by God. This, then, having collected together in great abundance, so let us depart hence, that we may obtain beth the present and the future blessings" (Oxford transl.). <span class="cmt_word">That which he hath given will he pay him again;</span> <span class="accented">Vicissitudinem suam reddet ei</span>, Vulgate, "According to his gift will he recompense him." <span class="hebrew">גִּמוּל</span> (<span class="accented">gemul</span>), "good deed" (<a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Proverbs 12:14</a>, where it is rendered "recompense"). Ecclus. 32(35):10, etc., "Give unto the Most High according as he hath enriched thee; and as thou hast gotten give with a cheerful eye. For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much." There are proverbs rife in other lands to the same effect. The Turk says, "What you give in charity in this world you take with you after death. Do good, and throw it into the sea if the fish does not know it, God does." And the Russian, "Throw bread and salt behind you, you get them before you" (Lane). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/19-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Kindness</span><br /><span class="heb">ח֣וֹנֵֽן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·w·nên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the poor</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(dāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dangling, weak, thin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a loan</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְוֵ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mal·wêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3867.htm">Strong's 3867: </a> </span><span class="str2">To twine, to unite, to remain, to borrow, to lend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He will repay</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַׁלֶּם־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šal·lem-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the lender].</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:17 He who has pity on the poor (Prov. 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