Proverbs 14:21

The Passion Translation

It’s a sin to despise one who is less fortunate than you, but when you are kind to the poor, you will prosper and be blessed.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

Life is good for the one who is generous and charitable, conducting affairs with honesty and truth.

Psalm 112:9

Never stingy and always generous to those in need, they lived lives of influence and honor that will never be forgotten, for they were full of good deeds.

Psalm 22:24

For he has not despised my cries of deep despair. He’s my first responder to my sufferings, and when I was in pain, he was there all the time and heard the cries of the afflicted.

Proverbs 11:12

To quarrel with a neighbor is senseless. Bite your tongue; be wise and keep quiet!

Proverbs 14:31

Insult your Creator, will you? That’s exactly what you do every time you oppress the powerless! Showing kindness to the poor is equal to honoring your maker.

Proverbs 17:5

Mock the poor, will you? You insult your Creator every time you do! If you make fun of others’ misfortune, you’d better watch out—your punishment is on its way.

Proverbs 18:3

An ungodly man is always cloaked with disgrace, as dishonor and shame are his companions.

Proverbs 19:17

Every time you give to the poor you make a loan to the Lord. Don’t worry—you’ll be repaid in full for all the good you’ve done.

Proverbs 21:10

The wicked always crave what is evil; they’ll show no mercy and get no mercy.

Proverbs 22:9

When you are generous to the poor, you are enriched with blessings in return.

Proverbs 28:27

You will never go without if you give to the poor. But if you’re heartless, stingy, and selfish, you invite curses upon yourself.

Proverbs 28:8

Go ahead and get rich on the backs of the poor, but all the wealth you gather will one day be given to those who are kind to the needy.

Daniel 4:27

“Your Majesty, please be willing to do what I say and accept my advice. Renounce your sins by doing what is right. Turn from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor and unfortunate, and perhaps your prosperity will continue.”

Luke 18:9

Jesus taught this parable to those who were convinced they were morally upright and to those who trusted in their own virtue yet looked down on others with disgust:

Acts 20:35

I’ve left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.’  ”

Hebrews 6:12

So don’t allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance.