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Proverbs 19:17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Proverbs 19:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 19:17

Theological / Devotional

Lendeth. The care of the poor, in contrast with the neglect practiced without shame by other nations, is an evidence of a divine revelation to the Israelites. The thought that such care makes God our debtor is remarkable. It is in line with the claim Christ made when He said that He regards ministration to the poor a personal service to Him (Matt. 25: 40; cf. Prov. 11:24 ; 28:27).

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