Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

New American Standard Bible

He who despises his neighbor sins,
But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
בּוּז 
Buwz 
Usage: 13

on the poor
עניו ענו 
`anav 
Usage: 21

אשׁר 
'esher 
Usage: 45

References

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

20 A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,
but there are many who love the rich.
21 The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
22 Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.



Cross References

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,
and He will give a reward to the lender.

Job 31:13-15

If I have dismissed the case of my male or female servants
when they made a complaint against me,

Job 35:5-6

Look at the heavens and see;
gaze at the clouds high above you.

Psalm 22:24

For He has not despised or detested
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.Happy is one who cares for the poor;
the Lord will save him in a day of adversity.

Psalm 112:5

Good will come to a man who lends generously
and conducts his business fairly.

Psalm 112:9

He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:24-25

One person gives freely,
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 17:5

The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.

Proverbs 28:27

The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Send your bread on the surface of the waters,
for after many days you may find it.

Isaiah 58:7-12

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Matthew 25:34-46

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Luke 6:30-36

Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.

Luke 18:9

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else:

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, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

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 to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

James 2:14-16

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith save him?

1 John 3:17-22

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?

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