He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Kindness to the poor is counted as a loan to God Himself.
KJV14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. 15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Short sayings of practical wisdom for everyday life, many attributed to Solomon.
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Faithfulness with small amounts of money is where trust with greater things begins.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
To those who have plenty: do not trust uncertain riches, but enjoy God’s gifts and be rich in generosity.
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Jesus takes it for granted that a wise builder sits down and counts the cost first.
He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
Loving money never leads to having enough. The Preacher says it plainly from experience.