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 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 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 14:21
New Century Version
21 It is a sin to hate your neighbor,
but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 18:16
New Century Version
16 Taking gifts to important people
will help get you in to see them.
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 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 22:9
New Century Version
9 Generous people will be blessed,
because they share their food with the poor.
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 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.
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