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NASB | Proverbs 19:17 One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 19:17 He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the LORD, And the LORD will repay him for his good deed. [Prov 28:27; Eccl 11:1; Matt 10:42; 25:40; 2 Cor 9:6-8; Heb 6:10] |
Bible Question: Is money lent to the poor expected to be repaid? |
Bible Answer: I would say that anybody who borrows money should pay it back. But when you lend to someone who is obviously poor, chances are they will not be able to pay you back. A good rule is never lend anybody more than what you are willing to give them because you will prob end up giving it whether you want to or not-been there, done that! :) |