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Proverbs 14:21

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

  • He that despises his neighbour sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

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