Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,
and He will give a reward to the lender.

Job 31:13-15

If I have dismissed the case of my male or female servants
when they made a complaint against me,

Job 35:5-6

Look at the heavens and see;
gaze at the clouds high above you.

Psalm 22:24

For He has not despised or detested
the torment of the afflicted.
He did not hide His face from him
but listened when he cried to Him for help.

Psalm 41:1-2

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.Happy is one who cares for the poor;
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.

Psalm 112:5

Good will come to a man who lends generously
and conducts his business fairly.

Psalm 112:9

He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:24-25

One person gives freely,
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 17:5

The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.

Proverbs 28:27

The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Send your bread on the surface of the waters,
for after many days you may find it.

Isaiah 58:7-12

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Matthew 25:34-46

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Luke 6:30-36

Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.

Luke 18:9

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else:

Acts 20:35

In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Hebrews 6:12

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

James 2:5-6

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

James 2:14-16

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith save him?

1 John 3:17-22

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Proverbs 14:21

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

That despiseth

He that hath

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