It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
Proverbs 14:21 - New Revised Standard Version Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to 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 those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.
They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor.
For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me, but heard when I cried to him.
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
When wickedness comes, contempt comes also; and with dishonor comes disgrace.
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full.
The souls of the wicked desire evil; their neighbors find no mercy in their eyes.
Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.
One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.
Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for your sins with righteousness, and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:
In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
Be careful that you do not entertain a mean thought, thinking, “The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,” and therefore view your needy neighbor with hostility and give nothing; your neighbor might cry to the Lord against you, and you would incur guilt.
so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.