Proverbs 14:21 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 14:21 MSG (The Message)
It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
Proverbs 14:21 KJV (King James Version)
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
Proverbs 14:21 NCV (New Century Version)
It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Proverbs 14:21 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 NIV (New International Version)
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
Proverbs 14:21 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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 14:21 NLT (New Living Translation)
It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
Proverbs 14:21 TPT (The Passion Translation)
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 14:21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.