Proverbs 14:21

Tree of Life Version

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

Good comes to a man who is gracious and lends. He will order his affairs with fairness.

Psalm 112:9

He gives freely to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn is lifted high in honor.

Psalm 22:24

You who fear Adonai, praise Him! All Jacob’s descendants, glorify Him! Revere Him, all you seed of Israel.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker. Whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with dishonor comes disgrace.

Proverbs 19:17

One who is kind to the poor lends to Adonai, and Adonai will reward him for his good deed.

Proverbs 21:10

A wicked soul craves evil— his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

Proverbs 22:9

One with a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Proverbs 28:27

One who gives to the poor will not lack, but one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever increases his wealth by exorbitant interest, gathers it for one kinder to the poor.

Daniel 4:27

the king exclaimed, “Is this not the great Babylon that I have built as the royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”

Luke 18:9

Then Yeshua spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, while holding others in contempt.

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you an object lesson—that by hard work one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Yeshua, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Deuteronomy 15:9

Watch yourself, so there is no unworthy thing in your heart saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of cancelling debts, is near,’ and your eye is evil against your poor brother and you give him nothing. Then he may call out to Adonai against you, and it will be a sin upon you.

Hebrews 6:12

so you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those inheriting the promises through trust and perseverance.