50 Bible Verses about Helping The Poor
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If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
He pled the cause of the afflicted and needy. Then it was well. Is that not what it means to know me? Says Jehovah.
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
They deprive the poor of justice. They take away the rights of the needy among my people. They prey on widows and rob orphans.
A disciple named Tabitha was at Joppa. Her name, when translated means Dorcas. This woman did many good works and gave gifts of mercy.
There will always be some Israelites who are poor and needy. That is why I am commanding you to be generous with them.
Do not loudly announce it when you give to the poor. The hypocrites do this in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do this to be praised by men. Believe me, they have already been paid in full.
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he also will cry, but will not be heard.
This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.
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?
Needy people will not always be forgotten. Nor will the hope of meek people be lost forever.
He lifts needy people high above suffering and makes their families like flocks.
He will judge the poor of the people. He will save the children of the needy, and will break the oppressor in pieces.
He who gives to the poor will not lack. But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
He who gets ahead by oppressing the poor and giving to the rich will certainly suffer loss.
The rich and the poor meet together (are alike) (have a common bond) for Jehovah created them both.
I am oppressed and needy. May Jehovah think of me. You are my help and my salvation. O my God, do not delay!
I am oppressed and needy. I feel pain in my heart.
I know that Jehovah will defend the rights of those who are oppressed and the cause of those who are needy.
They forced the poor to cry out to him, and he hears the cry of those who suffer.
Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise, says Jehovah. I will provide safety for those who long for it.
Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
She stretches out her hand to the poor. Yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
He did not say this because he cared for the poor. He was a thief. He had the moneybox and took away what was put in it.
I will leave a faithful few, a humble and lowly people with you. They will seek refuge in the name of Jehovah.
But I am oppressed and needy. O God, come to me quickly. You are my help and my deliverer. O Jehovah do not delay!
He stands at the right hand of the needy people to save them from those who would condemn them to death.
Learn to do good (well) (right). Seek justice. Correct oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.
When the seventh year, the year when payments on debts are canceled, is near, you might be stingy toward poor Israelites and give them nothing. Be careful not to think these worthless thoughts. The poor will complain to Jehovah about you, and you will be condemned for your sin.
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker. He who honors his Maker has mercy for the poor.
They wanted us to remember the poor. I was eager (zealous) to do this very thing.
He who despises his neighbor sins. He who has mercy on the poor is happy.
And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
He said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard and your gifts of mercy are noticed in the sight of God.
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Topics on Helping The Poor
Not Helping The Poor
Proverbs 14:31He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker. He who honors his Maker has mercy for the poor.
Those Helping The Poor
Proverbs 31:20She stretches out her hand to the poor. Yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
Related Topics
- Alms, Good Deeds
- Almsgiving
- Altruism
- Bad Leadership
- Beggars
- Benevolence
- Blessings For Those Who Help The Poor
- Caring For Others
- Charity
- Exploitations
- Feeding The Poor
- Giving Back
- Giving To The Poor
