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

20 Even their neighbors hate the poor,
    but many love the wealthy.
21 Those who despise their neighbors are sinners,
    but happy are those who are kind to the needy.

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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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31 Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker,
    while those who are kind to the poor honor God.

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