Proverbs 14:21

The English Standar Version

Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is 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 generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs 21:10

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

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever has a bountiful[2] eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit[1] gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity."

Luke 18:9

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

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

Deuteronomy 15:9

Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, 'The seventh year, the year of release is near,' and your eye look grudgingly[1] on your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the LORD against you, and you be guilty of sin.

Hebrews 6:12

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