20 A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,(A)
but there are many who love the rich.(B)

21 The one who despises his neighbor sins,(C)
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.(D)

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20 The (A)poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
21 One who (B)despises his neighbor sins,
But (C)one who is gracious to the [a]poor is blessed.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:21 Or afflicted

31 The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,(A)
but one who is kind to the needy honors him.(B)

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31 One (A)who oppresses the poor taunts (B)his Maker,
But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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