The Wise Woman
Proverbs 14:21
In 11 translations
- BSB
- He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
- KJV
- He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
- WEB
- He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
- ASV
- He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
- LSV
- Whoever is despising his neighbor sins, || Whoever is favoring the humble, || O his blessedness.
- YLT
- Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
- DBY
- He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
- DRC
- He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
- GNV
- The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
- JPS
- He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious unto the humble, happy is he.
- LXXE
- He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
Word by word Hebrew · tap a word
Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.
Where the editions differ
Editions are published forms of the Hebrew and Greek texts. Meet the editions and sources →
- Written (Ketiv): עֲנָיִים (“poor [people]”). Read aloud (Qere): עֲנָוִ֣ים (“humble [people]”) — the form shown in the word-by-word reader.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Leningrad Codex reads עֲנָיִ֣ים; read aloud (Qere) reads עֲנָוִ֣ים (“humble [people]”).
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- WLC
- בָּז־לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ חוֹטֵ֑א וּמְחוֹנֵ֖ן עניים אַשְׁרָֽיו׃Read aloud as (qere): עֲנָוִ֣ים
- LXX-Br
- Ὁ ἀτιμάζων πένητας ἁμαρτάνει, ἐλεῶν δὲ πτωχοὺς μακαριστός.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- Proverbs 11:12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
- Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
- Proverbs 28:27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
- Proverbs 17:5He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
- 1 John 3:17–22If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.…
- Proverbs 14:31Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
- Proverbs 18:3With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
- Job 31:13–15If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me, what will I do when God rises to judge? How will I answer when called to account? Did not He who made me in the womb…
- Daniel 4:27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
- Psalms 41:1–2Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to surrender him to the will of his foes.
- Psalms 22:24For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.
- Ecclesiastes 11:1–2Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.
- Proverbs 11:24–25One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
- James 2:5–6Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you…
- Matthew 25:34–46Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was…
- Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).