Proverbs 14:21 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

He that despiseth his neighbour 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.

BBE:

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

DBY:

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

ERV:

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

JPS:

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.

WBS:

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

WEB:

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

YLT:

Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.

Proverbs 14:21 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 41:1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David. How blessed is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble.

Proverbs 11:12 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 19:17 One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.

Proverbs 28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

14:21 Despiseth - That does not pity and relieve the poor.

MHC:

14:18. Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise. 19. Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people. 20. Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us. 21. To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin. 22. How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it! 23. Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing. 24. The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness. 25. An upright man will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light. 26,27. Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death. 28. Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church. 29. A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known. 30. An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health. 31. To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator. 32. The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given them. 33. Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers. 34. Piety and holiness always promote industry, sobriety, and honesty. 35. The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.

CONC:

Afflicted Blessed Despises Despiseth Despising Favouring Gracious Happiness Happy Humble Kind Mercy Needy Neighbor Neighbour O Pity Poor Respect Sinner Sinneth Sins

Afflicted Blessed Despises Despiseth Despising Favouring Gracious Happiness Happy Humble Kind Mercy Needy Neighbor Neighbour Pity Poor Respect Sinner Sinneth Sins

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