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Bible Verses About Poverty & the Poor

Care for those in need

Not financial advice.

Scripture on money, wealth, and debt is presented for devotional and educational purposes only. Nothing here constitutes investment, financial, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for financial decisions.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

Deuteronomy 15:11

For the poor will never cease out of the land. Therefore I command you to surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

Matthew 25:35

for I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you took me in.

Matthew 25:36

I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.’

Matthew 25:37

“Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink?

Matthew 25:38

When did we see you as a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you?

Matthew 25:39

When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’

Matthew 25:40

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

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