| GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 17 Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his good deed. | 17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done. |
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