Bible Verses about 'Giving to the needy'
| Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. | And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. |
| Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the poor and needy. | Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. |
| So you shall keep His statutes and His commandments which I am giving you today, so that it may go well for you and for your children after you, and that you may live long on the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time. | If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time. |
| But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your charitable giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. | But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. |
| And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distributing themselves, and a tongue rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out. | Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. |
| Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. | Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. |
| Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be prolonged on the land which the Lord your God gives you. | Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. |
| Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. | Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. |
| I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. | So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. |
| The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. | The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. |
| You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I am commanding you. | Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you. |
| Do not turn to the right or to the left; Turn your foot from evil. | Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. |
| But the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved. | But the one who endures to the end will be saved. |
| For Your goodness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds. | For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. |
| I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have nothing good besides You.” | I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” |
| Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. | Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. |
| Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. | Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. |
| And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” | And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” |
| He gives strength to the weary, And to the one who lacks might He increases power. | He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. |
| Let’s examine and search out our ways, And let’s return to the Lord. | Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord. |
| Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah | Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. |
| For this is what the Lord says to the house of Israel: “Seek Me so that you may live.” | Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel: “Come back to me and live!” |
| The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. | The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. | The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. |
| Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples. | Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. |
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