King James Bible
KJVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 19:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 19:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
World English Bible
WEBHe who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
King James Bible
KJVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
World English Bible
WEBHe who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.