Proverbs 19:17 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and that which he has given He will repay to him. [Prov. 28:27; Eccl. 11:1; Matt. 10:42; 25:40; II Cor. 9:6-8; Heb. 6:10.]

American Standard Version (1901)

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

Common English Bible

Those who are gracious to the poor lend to the LORD, and the Lord will fully repay them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.