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 Les mauvais s’inclinent devant les bons, Et les méchants aux portes du juste.
20 Le pauvre est odieux même à son ami, Mais les amis du riche sont nombreux.
21 Celui qui méprise son prochain commet un péché, Mais heureux celui qui a pitié des misérables!
22 Ceux qui méditent le mal ne s’égarent-ils pas? Mais ceux qui méditent le bien agissent avec bonté et fidélité.
23 Tout travail procure l’abondance, Mais les paroles en l’air ne mènent qu’à la disette.
What Does Proverbs 14:21 Mean?
Proverbs 14:21 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 14. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.
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