A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Proverbs 14:21 - King James Version - American Edition He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. 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. |
A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee.
that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.