Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Whoever 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.

Holman Bible

The one who 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 The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy. 21 Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. 22 Won't those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.



Cross References

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.

Job 31:13-15

"If I've refused to help my male and female servants when they complain against me,

Job 35:5-6

"Observe the heavens! Take a look around! Look! The clouds are higher than you, aren't they?

Psalm 22:24

For he does not despise nor detest the afflicted person; he does not hide his face from him, but he hears him when he cries out to him."

Psalm 41:1-2

Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil.

Psalm 112:5

It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.

Psalm 112:9

He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:24-25

Those who give freely gain even more; others hold back what they owe, becoming even poorer.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker, and whoever is happy about disaster will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 18:3

When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.

Isaiah 58:7-12

Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

Matthew 25:34-46

"Then the king will say to those on his right, "Come, you who have been blessed by my Father! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,

Luke 6:30-36

Keep on giving to everyone who asks you for something, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not insist on getting it back.

Luke 18:9

Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves, thinking they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else:

Acts 20:35

In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Hebrews 6:12

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.

James 2:5-6

Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?

James 2:14-16

What good does it do, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not prove it with actions? This kind of faith cannot save him, can it?

1 John 3:17-22

Whoever has earthly possessions and notices a brother in need and yet withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God be present in him?

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