Proverbs 19:17
Read Proverbs →“Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.”
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Bible Verses About The Poor
Scripture speaks with unusual urgency about the poor — God hears their cry and calls His people to open their hands, not close their eyes. These Bible verses about the poor turn generosity into worship.
Proverbs 14:31
Read Proverbs →“Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.”
Proverbs 22:9
Read Proverbs →“A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.”
Psalms 41:1
Read Psalms →“Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.”
1 John 3:17
Read 1 John →“If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?”
Matthew 25:35-36
Read Matthew →“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’”
Proverbs 21:13
Read Proverbs →“Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.”
Deuteronomy 15:11
Read Deuteronomy →“For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.”
Luke 14:13-14
Read Luke →“But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.””
James 2:15-16
Read James →“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about The Poor?
Scripture speaks with unusual urgency about the poor — God hears their cry and calls His people to open their hands, not close their eyes. These Bible verses about the poor turn generosity into worship.
What is a good Bible verse about The Poor?
Proverbs 19:17: “Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.”
Where should I start reading about The Poor in the Bible?
Start with Proverbs 14:31, one of the 10 verses gathered here on this topic.