Proverbs 14:21

The Wise Woman

20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. 21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

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Berean Standard Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Bible in Basic English
He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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.
Free Bible Version
People who look down on their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are blessed.
Geneva Bible 1599
The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.
Translation for Translators
It is sinful to despise your poor neighbors; God is pleased with those who do kind things for the poor.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed.
Noah Webster Bible
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
World English Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.