Proverbs 14:21

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Summary

Proverbs 14:21

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

That despiseth

He that hath

Bible References

That despiseth

One despising his friend lacks heart, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Whoever scorns the poor reviles his Maker; he who is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

When the wicked comes, scorn also comes, and with shame comes reproach.

If I despised the cause of my man servant or of my slave-girl, when they argued with me;

Look to the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds; they are higher than you.

For He has not despised nor hated the affliction of the afflicted; and He has not hidden His face from him, but when he cried to Him, He heard.

And He spoke this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?

He that hath

He who presses the poor curses his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy upon the poor.

There is one who scatters and yet increases; but one who withholds just due comes only to poverty.

He who has pity upon the poor lends to Jehovah, and He will reward his dealing to him.

He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he who acts wisely toward the poor; Jehovah will deliver him in time of trouble.

A good man shows favor, and lends; he will guide his business with fairness.

Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.

Is it not to break your bread to the hungry, and that you should bring home the wandering poor? When will you see the naked and cover him; and you will not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Therefore, O king, let my advice be pleasing to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, whether there will be duration to your prosperity.

Then the King shall say to those on His right hand, Come, blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Give to everyone who asks of you, and from him who takes away your goods, do not ask them again.

I have shown you all things, that working in this way we ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

that you be not slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

But whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother having need, and shuts up his bowels from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?