Proverbs 14:20-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(A)
21 Those who despise their neighbors are sinners,
but happy are those who are kind to the poor.(B)
Proverbs 14:20-21
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,
but those who love a rich person are many.
21 A person who despises his neighbor is sinning,
but one who is kind to the oppressed is blessed.
Proverbs 14:31
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but those who are kind to the needy honor him.(A)
Proverbs 14:31
Evangelical Heritage Version
31 A person who oppresses the poor insults his Maker,
but one who is gracious to the needy honors him.
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