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
New American Standard Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:21 Or afflicted
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
New American Standard Bible
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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