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Proverbs 14:21
The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
Proverbs 14:21 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 14:21 in other translations
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
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In context
18 The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The euill shall bowe before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
22 Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
23 In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
24 The crowne of the wise is their riches, and the follie of fooles is foolishnes.
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