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Proverbs 14:21
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KJ21
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth, but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
ASV
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
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.
AMPC
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor.
BRG
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
CSB
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
CSBA
The one who despises his neighbour sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
CEB
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the needy.
CJB
He who despises his fellow sins, but he who shows compassion to the humble is happy.
CEV
It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.
DARBY
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
DRA
He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
ERV
It is wrong to say bad things about your neighbors. Be kind to the poor, and you will be blessed.
EASY
It is a sin if you do not respect your neighbour. But if you are kind to helpless people, God will bless you.
EHV
A person who despises his neighbor is sinning, but one who is kind to the oppressed is blessed.
ESV
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
ESVUK
Whoever despises his neighbour is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
EXB
It is a sin to ·hate [despise] your neighbor, but being ·kind [gracious] to the needy brings ·happiness [a blessing].
GNV
The sinner despiseth his neighbor: but he that hath mercy on the poor, is blessed.
GW
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
GNT
If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
HCSB
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
ICB
It is a sin to hate your neighbor. But being kind to the needy brings happiness.
ISV
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
JUB
¶ The sinner despises his neighbour, but he that has mercy on the poor is blessed.
KJV
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
AKJV
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
LSB
He who despises his neighbor sins, But how blessed is he who is gracious to the poor.
LEB
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but he who has mercy on the poor blesses him.
TLB
Even his own neighbors despise the poor man, while the rich have many “friends.” But to despise the poor is to sin. Blessed are those who help them.
MSG
It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
MEV
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
NOG
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
NABRE
Whoever despises the hungry comes up short, but happy the one who is kind to the poor!
NASB
One who despises his neighbor sins, But one who is gracious to the poor is blessed.
NASB1995
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
NCB
Anyone who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is kind to the poor.
NCV
It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
NET
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
NIRV
It is a sin to hate your neighbor. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
NIV
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
NIVUK
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbour, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
NKJV
He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
NLV
He who hates his neighbor sins, but happy is he who shows loving-favor to the poor.
NLT
It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
NRSVA
Those who despise their neighbours are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
NRSVACE
Those who despise their neighbours are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
NRSVCE
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
NRSVUE
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
OJB
He that despiseth his re’a sinneth, but he that is kind to the anayim (needy ones), happy is he.
RGT
The sinner despises his neighbor. But he who has mercy on the poor is blessed.
RSV
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
RSVCE
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
TLV
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.
VOICE
Those who have contempt for their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are happy.
WEB
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
WYC
He that despiseth his neighbour, doeth sin; but he that doeth mercy to a poor man, shall be blessed.
YLT
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
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