Proverbs 14:21

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

They have distributed freely; they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 22:24

For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me but heard when I cried to him.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.

Proverbs 14:31

Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

Proverbs 17:5

Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

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

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and will be repaid in full.

Proverbs 21:10

The souls of the wicked desire evil; their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.

Proverbs 22:9

Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.

Proverbs 28:8

One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”

Luke 18:9

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:

Acts 20:35

In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Deuteronomy 15:9

Be careful that you do not entertain a mean thought, thinking, ‘The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,’ and therefore view your needy neighbor with hostility and give nothing; your neighbor might cry to the Lord against you, and you would incur guilt.

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.