Proverbs 14:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 14:21 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 14:21 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 14:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 14:21 — World English Bible

Proverbs 14:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.”

Proverbs 14:21 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 14:21 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 14:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 14:21 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 14:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.”

Proverbs 14:21 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 14:21 in Context — Proverbs 14

19 Los malos se inclinarán delante de los buenos, y los impíos á las puertas del justo.

20 El pobre es odioso aun á su amigo: pero muchos son los que aman al rico.

21 Peca el que menosprecia á su prójimo: mas el que tiene misericordia de los pobres, es bienaventurado.

22 ¿No yerran los que piensan mal? Misericordia empero y verdad [alcanzarán] los que piensan bien.

23 En toda labor hay fruto: mas la palabra de los labios solamente empobrece.

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What Does Proverbs 14:21 Mean?

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