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
And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of …
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out …
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing …
But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from …
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom …
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: