Proverbs 14:21 “He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindnes…”

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

World English Bible

He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

American Standard Version

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Geneva Bible 1599

The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.

Darby Translation

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.

Bible in Basic English

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

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Cross references

“that despiseth”

Proverbs 11:12 Proverbs 17:5 Proverbs 18:3 Job 31:13–15 Psalm 22:24 James 2:14–16

Proverbs 11:12 · BSB

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 17:5 · BSB

He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3 · BSB

With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

Job 31:13–15 · BSB

If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,

Psalm 22:24 · BSB

For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.

James 2:14–16 · BSB

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

“he that hath”

Proverbs 19:17 Proverbs 28:27 1 John 3:17–22 Proverbs 14:31 Psalm 112:5 Psalm 112:9

Proverbs 19:17 · BSB

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 28:27 · BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

1 John 3:17–22 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Proverbs 14:31 · BSB

Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

Psalm 112:5 · BSB

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

Psalm 112:9 · BSB

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

22Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

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