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
International Standard Version
20 The poor person is shunned by his neighbor,
but many are the friends of the wealthy.
21 Whoever despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
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
International Standard Version
31 Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
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