Proverbs 14:21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on human character and social life: the wisest of women builds her house but the foolish tears it down. In all toil there is profit but mere talk tends only toward poverty. The poor is disliked even by his …
Other Translations
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
Cross References
If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;
Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; …
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt …
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with …
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.