Proverbs 14:21
The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, 1 but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
In Context
20The poor person is hated even by his own companions, 1 but the rich people have many friends. 1
Cross References
Job 31:13If I ignored the plea for justice from my male or female servant 1 when they argued with me, 1
Psalms 22:24For he has not despised or abhorred the suffering of the afflicted one; 1 Yahweh has not hidden his face from him; 1 when the afflicted one cried to him, he heard. 1
Psalms 41:2Yahweh will preserve him and keep him alive, 1 and he will be blessed on the earth; 1 Yahweh will not turn him over to the will of his enemies. 1
Psalms 112:9He generously gives to the poor; 1 his righteousness endures forever; 1 he will be exalted with honor. 1
Proverbs 11:24There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more; 1 another withholds what he should give—he comes to poverty. 1
Proverbs 17:5Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker 1 and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:21
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. This shows, not what should be, but what is the common way of the world—to be shy of the poor and fond of the rich. 1. Few will give countenance to those whom the world frowns upon, though otherwise worthy of respect: The poor, who should be pitied, and encouraged, and relieved, is hated, looked strange upon, and kept at a distance, even by his own neighbour, who, before he fell into disgrace, was intimate with him and pretended to… Read the whole commentary →