(page 2) Bible Verses About Poor
171 Scriptures on Poor

Matthew 26:9

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Proverbs 10:4

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Proverbs 13:23

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

Proverbs 13:7

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

Proverbs 14:31

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

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

Proverbs 19:17

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

Proverbs 19:22

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

Proverbs 19:7

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

Proverbs 21:17

He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.

Proverbs 22:16

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all.

Proverbs 22:22

Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court;

Proverbs 22:7

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Proverbs 22:9

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

Proverbs 23:21

for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

Proverbs 28:27

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 28:3

A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

Proverbs 29:13

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

Proverbs 29:14

The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

Proverbs 29:7

The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge.

Proverbs 30:14

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men.

Proverbs 30:9

lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is the LORD?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

Proverbs 31:20

She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:9

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."

Psalms 109:16

because he didn't remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.

Psalms 109:22

for I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded within me.

Psalms 112:9

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

Psalms 113:7

He raises up the poor out of the dust. Lifts up the needy from the ash heap;

Psalms 132:15

I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with bread.

Psalms 14:6

You frustrate the plan of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.

Psalms 34:6

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalms 35:10

All my bones shall say, "the LORD, who is like you, who delivers the poor from him who is too strong for him; yes, the poor and the needy from him who robs him?"

Psalms 37:14

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright in the way.

Psalms 40:17

But I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don't delay, my God. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

Psalms 41:1

Blessed is he who considers the poor. the LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.

Psalms 49:2

both low and high, rich and poor together.

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