Proverbs 14:20-21,31
Proverbs 14:20-21 The Message (MSG)
An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner. It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
Proverbs 14:31 The Message (MSG)
You insult your Maker when you exploit the powerless; when you’re kind to the poor, you honor God.
Proverbs 14:20-21 King James Version (KJV)
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: But the rich hath many friends. He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:31 King James Version (KJV)
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14:20-21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
Proverbs 14:31 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
Proverbs 14:20-21 New Century Version (NCV)
The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 14:31 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14:20-21 American Standard Version (ASV)
The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends. He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:31 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Proverbs 14:20-21 New International Version (NIV)
The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
Proverbs 14:31 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14:20-21 New King James Version (NKJV)
The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends. He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:31 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
Proverbs 14:20-21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man], But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.
Proverbs 14:31 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker, But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him. [Prov 17:5; Matt 25:40, 45]
Proverbs 14:20-21 New Living Translation (NLT)
The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
Proverbs 14:31 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
Proverbs 14:20-21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The poor are disliked even by their neighbors, but everyone wants to get close to the wealthy. It’s a sin to despise one who is less fortunate than you, but when you are kind to the poor, you will prosper and be blessed.
Proverbs 14:31 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Insult your Creator, will you? That’s exactly what you do every time you oppress the powerless! Showing kindness to the poor is equal to honoring your maker.