Proverbs 14:21 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. More versionsAmplified 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. English Standard Version 2016 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. |