Psalms 112:9

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Psalms 112:7–10 · Berean Standard Bible

7 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

8 His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

10 The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish.

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2 Corinthians 9:9

As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

Deuteronomy 15:11

For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.

Proverbs 11:24

One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

Proverbs 11:25

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Ecclesiastes 11:1

Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.

Isaiah 32:8

But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.

Isaiah 58:7

Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Isaiah 58:10

and if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will go forth in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.

Mark 14:7

The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

Luke 11:41

But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.

Luke 12:33

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 18:22

On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

John 13:29

Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor.

Acts 4:35

and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

Acts 20:35

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 12:13

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

2 Corinthians 9:10

Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

2 Corinthians 9:11

You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:12

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:13

Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

2 Corinthians 9:14

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

James 2:15

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

James 2:16

If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

1 John 3:16

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

1 John 3:17

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Psalms 112:3

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Deuteronomy 24:13

be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

Matthew 6:4

so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Luke 14:12

Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.

Luke 14:13

But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,

Luke 14:14

and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Luke 16:9

I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Revelation 22:11

Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

Psalms 75:10

“All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.”

Psalms 92:10

But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.

1 Samuel 2:1

At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

1 Samuel 2:30

Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.