Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 14:21 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised The one who despises his neighbour sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor. American Standard Version (1901) He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he. Common English Bible Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the needy. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy. |
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.
The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over calamity will not go unpunished.
When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes, and along with dishonour, derision.
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and he will give a reward to the lender. ,
A wicked person desires evil; he has no consideration for his neighbour.
A generous person will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.
Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else:
In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by labouring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ’
Be careful that there isn’t this wicked thought in your heart, “The seventh year, the year of cancelling debts, is near,” and you are stingy towards your poor brother and give him nothing. He will cry out to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty.
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.