Proverbs 14:21

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He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.

Cross References

Proverbs 28:27

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 19:17

The one who has pity on the poor lends to YHWH; ʜᴇ will reward them.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. Whoever is glad at calamity will not be unpunished.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Hebrews 6:12

so that y’all won’t become sluggish, but be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

Acts 20:35

In everything I’ve shown y’all that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring like this, and to remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your tranquility.”

Proverbs 18:3

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

Psalm 112:9

Hᴇ has dispersed, ʜᴇ has given to the poor. Hɪꜱ righteousness endures forever. Hɪꜱ horn will be exalted with honor.

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. Hᴇ will maintain ʜɪꜱ cause in judgment.

Psalm 22:24

For ʜᴇ has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, neither has ʜᴇ hidden ʜɪꜱ face from him; but when he cried to ʜɪᴍ, ʜᴇ heard.

Luke 18:9

Jesus also told this parable to people who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else:

Proverbs 21:10

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

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

Deuteronomy 15:9

Beware that there not 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 to YHWH against you, and it be sin to you.

Proverbs 22:9

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.