Proverbs 14:21

American King James Version (1999)

He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

Psalm 112:9

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither has he hid his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.

Proverbs 11:12

He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

Proverbs 19:17

He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.

Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked desires evil: his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

Proverbs 22:9

He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Why, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of your tranquility.

Luke 18:9

And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Acts 20:35

I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware that there be not a thought in your wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cry to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you.

Hebrews 6:12

That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.