Proverbs 14:21

New 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 deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.

Psalm 112:9

He has dispersed abroad, 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 when He cried to Him, He heard.

Proverbs 11:12

He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

Proverbs 17:5

He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach.

Proverbs 19:17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, And He will pay back what he has given.

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 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 have many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

Luke 18:9

Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Acts 20:35

I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that 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 among you.

Hebrews 6:12

that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.