Proverbs 14:21

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

King James Version · 1611

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

American Standard Version · 1901

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

v.20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

v.21This passage

v.22Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 17:5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
1 John 3:17
But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?
Proverbs 18:3
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
Job 35:5
Look unto the heavens, and see; And behold the skies, which are higher than thou.
James 2:14
What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?