Verse of the week · Week of November 22, 2026
The poor, at Thanksgiving
Sunday's verse is Proverbs 19:17; Wednesday's companion is Luke 14:13-14. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday November 22, 2026
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
Proverbs 19:17
Wednesday November 25, 2026 · companion
“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.”
Luke 14:13-14
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Proverbs 19:17 · King James Version
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Giving to the poor is described here as lending to God himself. That's an extraordinary claim.
- Question
- Who is on your guest list who cannot repay you?
- This week
- Give to a food pantry, or set a place for someone who would otherwise eat alone.
Wednesday · Luke 14:13-14
But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
Jesus' guest list for a feast: the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. The ones who cannot return the invitation.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
