Bible Verses about “helping the poor”
The Bible contains 7 verses about helping the poor across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.”
“For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.”
“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”
“He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.”
“One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.”
“He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.”
“They only asked us to remember the poor--which very thing I was also zealous to do.”