Bible Verses about 'Giving to the needy'

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all… Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17	And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. speaking gratitude following
Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9	Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. righteousness speaking giving

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12	Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. God blessing family
The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously. debt money righteousness
Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17	Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. reliability Father blameless
Keep his statutes and his commandments, which I am commanding you today for your own well-being and that of your descendants after you, so that you may long remain in the land that the Lord your God is giving you for all time. Deuteronomy 4:40	Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God gives you for all time. law obedience blessing
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:27-28	Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” wine blood covenant
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. orphans neighbor righteousness
A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. Proverbs 18:16	A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. reward giving
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8	The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. law joy heart
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. patience salvation end times
He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Isaiah 40:29	He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. strength dependence equipment
For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: Seek me and live. Amos 5:4	This is what the Lord says to Israel: “Seek me and live.” seeking life
Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40	Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. conversion repentance life
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Psalm 16:2	I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” God worship
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Proverbs 4:27	Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. evil righteousness following
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3	Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. trust planning blessing
Husbands, in the same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying honor to the woman as the weaker sex, since they too are also heirs of the gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7	Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. marriage prayer grace
But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be done in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:3-4	But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. giving reward Father
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. righteousness listening
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24	Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. gentleness speaking soul
Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may your blessing be on your people! Selah Psalm 3:8	From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. salvation blessing dependence
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13	And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. temptation desires evil
Cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:9	Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ healing sickness nearness

You must neither add anything to what I command you nor take away anything from it, but keep the commandments of the Lord your God with which I am charging you.

Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.