Proverbs 14:21

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: