Parallel Verses
King James Version
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
New American Standard Bible
But
Holman Bible
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
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.
Themes
Despisement » Those that despise their neighbor
Error » Definition of » Contempt for others
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
Mercy » Blessedness of showing
The poor » They who in faith believe » Are happy
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
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Cross References
Proverbs 11:12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Job 31:13-15
If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;
Job 35:5-6
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
Psalm 22:24
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Psalm 41:1-2
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Psalm 112:5
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Psalm 112:9
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 17:5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 18:3
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Proverbs 28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Isaiah 58:7-12
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Matthew 25:34-46
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Luke 6:30-36
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
Luke 18:9
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Acts 20:35
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
James 2:5-6
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
James 2:14-16
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
1 John 3:17-22
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?