Proverbs 14:21 - The Scriptures 2009

²¹ He who despises his neighbour sins; But he who shows favour to the poor, O blessed is he.

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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

Tet Good is a man showing favour and lending, Yod He sustains his matters in right-ruling.

Psalm 112:9

Pĕ He scattered abroad, He gave to the poor, Tsadi His righteousness is standing forever. Qoph His horn is exalted with esteem.

Psalm 22:24

For He has not despised Nor hated the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face from Him; But when He cried to Him, He heard.

Proverbs 11:12

He who lacks heart despises his neighbour, But a man of understanding keeps silence.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who esteems Him shows favour to the needy.

Proverbs 17:5

He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity does not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When a wrong one comes, scorn comes too. And with shame comes reproach.

Proverbs 19:17

He who shows favour to the poor lends to יהוה, And He repays his deed.

Proverbs 21:10

The desire of the wrong is set upon evil; His neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a good eye is blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor does not lack, But he who hides his eyes does have many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his possessions by interest and profit Gathers it for him who shows favour to the poor.

Daniel 4:27

“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”

Luke 18:9

And He also spoke this parable to some who relied on themselves that they were righteous, and looking down on others:

Acts 20:35

“All this I did show you, by labouring like this, that you ought to help the weak. And remember the words of the Master יהושע, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Deuteronomy 15:9

“Be on guard lest there be a thought of Beliya‛al in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of release, is near,’ and your eye is evil against your poor brother and you give him naught. And he shall cry out to יהוה against you, and it shall be a sin in you.

Hebrews 6:12

in order that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through belief and patience inherit the promises.