Proverbs 14:21
Proverbs 14:21 The Message (MSG)
It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
Proverbs 14:21 King James Version (KJV)
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
Proverbs 14:21 New Century Version (NCV)
It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 14:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 New International Version (NIV)
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
Proverbs 14:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
Proverbs 14:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.