Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. New Living Translation It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor. English Standard Version Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. Berean Standard Bible He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. King James Bible He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. New King James Version He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he. New American Standard Bible One who despises his neighbor sins, But one who is gracious to the poor is blessed. NASB 1995 He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor. NASB 1977 He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor. Legacy Standard Bible He who despises his neighbor sins, But how blessed is he who is gracious to the poor. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. American Standard Version He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he. Contemporary English Version It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor. English Revised Version He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people. Good News Translation If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone. International Standard Version Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy. Majority Standard Bible He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. NET Bible The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed. New Heart English Bible He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. Webster's Bible Translation He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. World English Bible He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is despising his neighbor sins, "" Whoever is favoring the humble, "" O his blessedness. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness. Smith's Literal Translation He despising to his neighbor, sins: and he compassionating the poor, he is happy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy. New American Bible Whoever despises the hungry comes up short, but happy the one who is kind to the poor! New Revised Standard Version Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who despises his neighbor sins; but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He that despises his neighbor sins, and he that shows mercy upon the poor is blessed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; But he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman…20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. 21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. 22Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.… Cross References Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Matthew 25:34-40 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ... Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Luke 10:33-37 But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’ ... Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... Psalm 41:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Proverbs 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. Treasury of Scripture He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he. that despiseth Proverbs 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 18:3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. he that hath Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. Proverbs 11:24,25 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty… Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Jump to Previous Afflicted Blessed Despises Despiseth Despising Favouring Gracious Happiness Happy Humble Kind Mercy Needy Neighbor Neighbour Pity Poor Respect Sinner Sinneth SinsJump to Next Afflicted Blessed Despises Despiseth Despising Favouring Gracious Happiness Happy Humble Kind Mercy Needy Neighbor Neighbour Pity Poor Respect Sinner Sinneth SinsProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseHe who despises his neighbor The Hebrew word for "despises" is "בּוּז" (buz), which conveys a sense of contempt or disdain. In the ancient Near Eastern context, community and neighborly relationships were vital for survival and social stability. To despise one's neighbor was not only a personal failing but a disruption to the communal harmony that God intended. The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of loving one's neighbor, as seen in Leviticus 19:18, which Jesus later affirms as one of the greatest commandments (Matthew 22:39). This phrase challenges believers to examine their attitudes towards those around them, urging them to foster love and respect rather than contempt. sins but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He who despisesבָּז־ (bāz-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 936: To disrespect his neighbor לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ (lə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow sins, חוֹטֵ֑א (ḥō·w·ṭê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn but blessed is אַשְׁרָֽיו׃ (’aš·rāw) Interjection | third person masculine singular Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! he who shows kindness וּמְחוֹנֵ֖ן (ū·mə·ḥō·w·nên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore to the poor. עֲנָוִ֣ים (‘ă·nā·wîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble Links Proverbs 14:21 NIVProverbs 14:21 NLT Proverbs 14:21 ESV Proverbs 14:21 NASB Proverbs 14:21 KJV Proverbs 14:21 BibleApps.com Proverbs 14:21 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:21 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:21 French Bible Proverbs 14:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins (Prov. 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