Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins. He who has mercy on the poor is happy.
Proverbs 11:12
He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 19:17
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Job 31:13-15
If I have rejected the cause of my male or female slaves, when they brought a complaint against me
Job 35:5-6
Look at the heavens, observe the clouds and see. They are higher than you.
Psalm 22:24
Jehovah has not despised or been disgusted with the plight of the oppressed one. He has not hidden his face from that person. Jehovah heard when that oppressed person cried out to him for help.
Psalm 41:1-2
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
Psalm 112:5
All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
Psalm 112:9
He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is one who scatters, and yet increases. There is one who withholds what is due and it leads to poverty.
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker. He who honors his Maker has mercy for the poor.
Proverbs 17:5
When you mock the poor you disgrace your Maker. He who is glad at calamity will be punished.
Proverbs 18:3
When the wicked comes contempt also comes. Dishonor brings reproach.
Proverbs 28:27
He who gives to the poor will not lack. But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
Isaiah 58:7-12
Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house? When you see the naked, should you cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Daniel 4:27
Let my counsel be acceptable to you O King. Stop your sins by being righteous and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. May there be a lengthening of your prosperity.
Matthew 25:34-46
The King will say to those on his right hand: 'Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Luke 6:30-36
Give to every one who asks of you and do not demand back your goods from he who takes from you.
Luke 18:9
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others:
Acts 20:35
In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hebrews 6:12
We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
James 2:5-6
Listen, my dearly beloved brothers! Did God choose poor people in the world to be rich in faith and to receive the kingdom he promised to those who love him?
James 2:14-16
What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith but he does not have works? Can that faith save him?
1 John 3:17-22
Whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?