Proverbs 19:17

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Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that hath pity{H2603}{(H8802)} upon the poor{H1800} lendeth{H3867}{(H8688)} unto the LORD{H3068}; and that which he hath given{H1576} will he pay him again{H7999}{(H8762)}.
Strong's King James
The favourable to the poor, lends to YAHWEH, He will repay him, His benefits.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Whoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
Young's Literal Translation

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