Proverbs 14:20-21
World English Bible
20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor,
but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins,
but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
Proverbs 14:20-21
New King James Version
20 (A)The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,
But [a]the rich has many (B)friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins;
(C)But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:20 Lit. many are the lovers of the rich
Proverbs 14:31
World English Bible
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:31
New King James Version
31 (A)He who oppresses the poor reproaches (B)his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
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