Proverbs 14:21
“He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poore, happy is he.”
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Proverbs 14:21 Context
19The euill bowe before the good: and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20The poore is hated euen of his owne neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 21He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poore, happy is he. 22Doe they not erre that deuise euil? but mercy and trueth shall be to them that deuise good. 23In all labour there is profit: but the talke of the lippes tendeth onely to penury.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.
- King James Version
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
- Basic English Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
- Darby Bible
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
- Webster's Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
- World English Bible
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:21
14:21 Despiseth - That does not pity and relieve the poor.