Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. A wealthy but niggardly gentleman was waited on by the advocates of a charitable institution, for which they solicited his aid, reminding him of the Divine declaration, "He that hath pity on the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will He pay him again." To this he replied, "The security, no doubt, is good, and the interest liberal; but I cannot give such long credit." Poor rich man! the day of payment was much nearer than he anticipated. Not a fortnight had elapsed from his refusing to honour this claim of God upon his substance before he received a summons with which he could not refuse to comply. He was dead. Parallel Verses KJV: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.WEB: He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. |
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