Proverbs 14:21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 Whoever despises the hungry comes up short,
but happy the one who is kind to the poor![a]
Footnotes
- 14:21 The paradox is that anyone who spurns the hungry will lack something, but anyone who shows mercy (presumably by giving to the poor) will gain prosperity.
Proverbs 14:21
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
21 He who despises his neighbor is a sinner,
but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 14:21
Good News Translation
21 If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
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Proverbs 14:21
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:21 Or afflicted
Proverbs 14:21
New International Version
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