Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:17
American Standard Version
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
Amplified® Bible
He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and that which he has given He will repay to him.
Contemporary English Version
Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.
Darby English Version
He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
Good News Bible
When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the LORD, and the LORD will pay you back.
King James Version
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
New American Standard Bible
One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.
New International Version
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and he will reward him for what he has done.
New King James Version
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD,
And He will pay back what he has given.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One who shows graciousness to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.
Revised Standard Version
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is lending `to' Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
