Proverbs 14:21

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; he will guide his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely; 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; nor has He hidden His face from him; but heard when he cried to Him.

Proverbs 11:12

He who is devoid of wisdom derides his neighbor, but a man of intelligence remains silent.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 17:5

He who mocks the poor shows contempt for his Maker; and he who gloats at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked comes, then comes contempt, and with dishonor comes disgrace.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay what he has given.

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 gives of his bread to the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by usury and extortion gathers it for him 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, in case there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

Luke 18:9

He told this parable to some who trusted in themselves, as though they were righteous, and despised others:

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you how, working like this, you must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’  ”

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware lest there be a wicked 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 out to the Lord against you, and it become sin in you.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not be lazy, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.