Proverbs 3:27-28
New Century Version
27 Whenever you are able,
do good to people who need help.
28 If you have what your neighbor asks for,
don’t say, “Come back later.
I will give it to you tomorrow.”
Proverbs 3:27-28
New International Version
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.(A)
Proverbs 11:24-26
New Century Version
24 Some people give much but get back even more.
Others don’t give what they should and end up poor.
25 Whoever gives to others will get richer;
those who help others will themselves be helped.
26 People curse those who keep all the grain,
but they bless the one who is willing to sell it.
Proverbs 11:24-26
New International Version
24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
26 People curse the one who hoards grain,
but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.
Proverbs 13:22
New Century Version
22 Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for good people.
Proverbs 13:22
New International Version
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)
Proverbs 14:21
New Century Version
21 It is a sin to hate your neighbor,
but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 14:21
New International Version
Proverbs 18:16
New Century Version
16 Taking gifts to important people
will help get you in to see them.
Proverbs 18:16
New International Version
16 A gift(A) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
Proverbs 19:17
New Century Version
17 Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord;
he will reward you for what you have done.
Proverbs 19:17
New International Version
Proverbs 21:13
New Century Version
13 Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help
will also cry for help and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13
New International Version
Proverbs 22:9
New Century Version
9 Generous people will be blessed,
because they share their food with the poor.
Proverbs 22:9
New International Version
Proverbs 25:14
New Century Version
14 People who brag about gifts they never give
are like clouds and wind that give no rain.
Proverbs 25:14
New International Version
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Proverbs 28:27
New Century Version
27 Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs,
but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.
Proverbs 28:27
New International Version
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