It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
Proverbs 14:21 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor. American Standard Version (1901) He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he. Common English Bible Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the needy. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy. |
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, Neither has he hidden his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his shalom.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
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; if there may be a lengthening of your tranquillity.
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Yeshua, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'*
Beware that there not be a base 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 the LORD against you, and it be sin to you.
that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.