Proverbs 14:20-21
New Living Translation
20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
while the rich have many “friends.”
21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.
Proverbs 14:20-21
Legacy Standard Bible
20 The (A)poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
21 He who (B)despises his neighbor sins,
But how (C)blessed is he who is gracious to the [a]poor.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:21 Or afflicted
Proverbs 14:31
New Living Translation
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.
Proverbs 14:31
Legacy Standard Bible
31 He (A)who oppresses the poor reproaches (B)his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
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