World English Bible
Proverbs 19:17
“He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 19
15
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17
He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
18
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
19
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.