Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
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Proverbs 31:20 · 15 connections
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But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
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.
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. …
End of linked passage: Acts 20:35Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail; …
End of linked passage: Job 31:20He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. …
End of linked passage: Ecclesiastes 11:2For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. …
End of linked passage: Acts 9:41But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
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