Psalm 37:26
New Living Translation
26 The godly always give generous loans to others,
and their children are a blessing.
Psalm 112:5
New Living Translation
5 Good comes to those who lend money generously
and conduct their business fairly.
Luke 6:35-38
New Living Translation
35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. 36 You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.
Do Not Judge Others
37 “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.[a]”
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- 6:38 Or The measure you give will be the measure you get back.
Matthew 5:7
New Living Translation
7 God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Psalm 112:9
New Living Translation
9 They share freely and give generously to those in need.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
They will have influence and honor.
Psalm 37:21
New Living Translation
21 The wicked borrow and never repay,
but the godly are generous givers.
Deuteronomy 15:8-10
New Living Translation
8 Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need. 9 Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the Lord, you will be considered guilty of sin. 10 Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.
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Jeremiah 32:39
New Living Translation
39 And I will give them one heart and one purpose: to worship me forever, for their own good and for the good of all their descendants.
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Proverbs 20:7
New Living Translation
7 The godly walk with integrity;
blessed are their children who follow them.
Psalm 147:13
New Living Translation
13 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates
and blessed your children within your walls.
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