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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Verse 17 is found in chapter 19 of Proverbs. Prudence is shown by controlling anger and overlooking an offense. In contrast, a king’s anger can be dangerous and his favor like dew. Laziness receives direct criticism because desire without action produces nothing. The passage ends by stating that what makes a person desirable is steadfast love, showing that moral worth surpasses appearance or wealth.
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Wer sich des Armen erbarmt, der leihet dem HERRN; der wird ihm wieder Gutes vergelten.
A Jehová empresta el que da al pobre, Y él le dará su paga.
Celui qui a pitié du pauvre prête à l'Eternel, Qui lui rendra selon son oeuvre.
Chi dona al povero presta al Signore; Ed egli gli farà la sua retribuzione
Ao SENHOR empresta o que se compadece do pobre, ele lhe pagará o seu benefício.
憐憫貧寒人的,就是借給耶和華, 他的報償,耶和華必歸還他。
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