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New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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 by his neighbor, but the rich have many friends.
21
But
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 11:12
He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 19:17
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Job 31:13-15
If I have rejected the cause of my male or female slaves, when they brought a complaint against me
Job 35:5-6
Look at the heavens, observe the clouds and see. They are higher than you.
Psalm 22:24
Jehovah has not despised or been disgusted with the plight of the oppressed one. He has not hidden his face from that person. Jehovah heard when that oppressed person cried out to him for help.
Psalm 41:1-2
([Psalm of David]) Blessed (happy) is the one who has concern for helpless people. Jehovah will rescue (save) him in times of trouble.
Psalm 112:5
All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.
Psalm 112:9
He gives freely to poor. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is one who scatters, and yet increases. There is one who withholds what is due and it leads to poverty.
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker. He who honors his Maker has mercy for the poor.
Proverbs 17:5
When you mock the poor you disgrace your Maker. He who is glad at calamity will be punished.
Proverbs 18:3
When the wicked comes contempt also comes. Dishonor brings reproach.
Proverbs 28:27
He who gives to the poor will not lack. But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
Isaiah 58:7-12
Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house? When you see the naked, should you cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Daniel 4:27
Let my counsel be acceptable to you O King. Stop your sins by being righteous and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. May there be a lengthening of your prosperity.
Matthew 25:34-46
The King will say to those on his right hand: 'Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Luke 6:30-36
Give to every one who asks of you and do not demand back your goods from he who takes from you.
Luke 18:9
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others:
Acts 20:35
In all things I gave you an example. You by laboring should help the weak. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Hebrews 6:12
We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
James 2:5-6
Listen, my dearly beloved brothers! Did God choose poor people in the world to be rich in faith and to receive the kingdom he promised to those who love him?
James 2:14-16
What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith but he does not have works? Can that faith save him?
1 John 3:17-22
Whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?