There will never cease to be some poor people in the land; therefore, I am commanding you to make sure you open your hand to your fellow Israelites who are needy and poor in your land.
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TSK · Proverbs 19:17
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May the LORD protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!
A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy.
The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
And the king will answer them,‘I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.