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