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Caring for the Poor · KJV

Bible Verses About Helping the Poor

7 key scriptures

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord. These verses reveal God's heart for the needy and His blessing on those who give to them.

Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Psalm 41:1

Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Matthew 25:40
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Proverbs 22:9
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 31:9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.