Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
International Standard Version
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
A Conservative Version
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor, happy is he.
American Standard Version
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Amplified
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man],
But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.
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.
Darby Translation
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
Julia Smith Translation
He despising to his neighbor, sins: and he compassionating the poor, he is happy.
King James 2000
He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but he who has mercy on the poor blesses him.
Modern King James verseion
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.
NET Bible
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
New Heart English Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
The Emphasized Bible
He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, sinneth, but, he that sheweth favour to the afflicted, how happy is he!
Webster
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 blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
Themes
Despisement » Those that despise their neighbor
Error » Definition of » Contempt for others
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
20
but there are many who love the rich.
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 11:12
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 19:17
and He will give a reward to the lender.
Job 31:13-15
when they made a complaint against me,
Job 35:5-6
gaze at the clouds high above you.
Psalm 22:24
the torment of the afflicted.
He did not hide His face from him
but listened when he cried to Him for help.
Psalm 41:1-2
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.
Psalm 112:5
and conducts his business fairly.
Psalm 112:9
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.
Proverbs 14:31
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 17:5
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 18:3
and along with dishonor, disgrace.
Proverbs 28:27
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
for after many days you may find it.
Isaiah 58:7-12
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,
Matthew 25:34-46
Luke 6:30-36
Luke 18:9
He
Acts 20:35
In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said,
Hebrews 6:12
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
James 2:5-6
Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world
James 2:14-16
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith
1 John 3:17-22
If anyone has this world’s goods