Bible Verses about “helping the poor”
The Bible contains 7 verses about helping the poor across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“¶ He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”
“¶ He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
“¶ He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
“¶ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
“¶ He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.”
“Only [they would] that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.”