Proverbs 14:21

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

A good man shows favor, and lends; he will guide his business with fairness.

Psalm 112:9

He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be lifted up with honor.

Psalm 22:24

For He has not despised nor hated the affliction of the afflicted; and He has not hidden His face from him, but when he cried to Him, He heard.

Proverbs 11:12

One despising his friend lacks heart, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 14:31

He who presses the poor curses his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy upon the poor.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever scorns the poor reviles his Maker; he who is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked comes, scorn also comes, and with shame comes reproach.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity upon the poor lends to Jehovah, and He will reward his dealing to him.

Proverbs 21:10

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

Proverbs 22:9

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

Proverbs 28:27

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

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, he shall gather it for him who will pity the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice be pleasing to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, whether there will be duration to your prosperity.

Luke 18:9

And He spoke this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:

Acts 20:35

I have shown you all things, that working in this way we ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Deuteronomy 15:9

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

Hebrews 6:12

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