Proverbs 19:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:17 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which......" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:17 — KJV
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which...: or, his deed”
— Proverbs 19:17 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:17 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:17
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:17: hath, lord, given
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:17: hath, lord, given
“For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:17: hath, lord, again
“Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:17: hath, lord, given
“He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof. against...: or, concerning a merchantman the merchant city: Heb. Canaan strong...: or, strengths”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:17: hath, lord, given
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