Proverbs 14:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

Life will go well for those who freely lend and are honest in business.

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 22:24

The LORD doesn't hate or despise the helpless in all their troubles. When I cried out, he listened and did not turn away.

Proverbs 11:12

It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbours. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 14:31

If you ill-treat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.

Proverbs 17:5

By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator. You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble.

Proverbs 18:3

Wrongdoing leads to shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Proverbs 21:10

Evil people want to do wrong, even to their friends.

Proverbs 22:9

The LORD blesses everyone who freely gives food to the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

Proverbs 28:8

If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say. Turn from your sins and start living right; have mercy on those who are ill-treated. Then all will go well with you for a long time.

Luke 18:9

Jesus told a story to some people who thought they were better than others and who looked down on everyone else:

Acts 20:35

By everything I did, I showed how you should work to help everyone who is weak. Remember that our Lord Jesus said, “More blessings come from giving than from receiving.”

Deuteronomy 15:9

Be careful! Don't say to yourself, “Soon it will be the seventh year, and then I won't be able to get my money back.” It would be horrible for you to think that way and to be so selfish that you refuse to help the poor. They are your relatives, and if you don't help them, they may ask the LORD to decide whether you have done wrong. And he will say that you are guilty.

Hebrews 6:12

Then you would never be lazy. You would be following the example of those who had faith and were patient until God kept his promise to them.