Proverbs 14:21 - Revised Standard Version

²¹ He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ 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)

²¹ He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Common English Bible

²¹ Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the needy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ 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

²¹ 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.

Proverbs 14:21 Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; and he has not hid his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.

Proverbs 11:12

He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 17:5

He who mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.

Proverbs 19:17

He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

Proverbs 28:8

He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your tranquillity.”

Luke 18:9

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Deuteronomy 15:9

Take heed lest there be a base thought in your heart, and you say, ‘The seventh year, the year of release is near,’ and your eye be hostile to your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the Lord against you, and it be sin in you.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.