Proverbs 14:21

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.

Psalm 112:9

He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.

Psalm 22:24

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

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his shalom.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.

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 generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, 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 there may be a lengthening of your tranquillity.

Luke 18:9

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Yeshua, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'*

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware that there not be a base thought in your 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 won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.