Quotes about Altruism
You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished,
— Job 22:7
The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
— Job 29:13
I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame.
— Job 29:15
I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger.
— Job 29:16
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
— Job 31:16
if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—
— Job 31:17
if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak,
— Job 31:19
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
— Proverbs 11:26
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
— Proverbs 22:9
For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
— Proverbs 25:22
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
— Proverbs 28:27
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.
— Proverbs 31:9