Proverbs 14:21
What does Proverbs 14:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
Context
Cross references
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?
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