Proverbs 14:21 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
English ASV
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
English Amplified
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
English EASY 2024
If you do not respect your neighbour, it is a sin. But if you are kind to helpless people, God will bless you.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
It is wrong to say bad things about your neighbors. Be kind to the poor, and you will be blessed.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
English KJV 1611
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
English LSB
He who despises his neighbor sins, But how blessed is he who is gracious to the poor.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has mercy on the poor.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He sins who despises the hungry; but happy is he who is kind to the poor!
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Anyone who hates his neighbor commits sin. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
English NIV
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.
English NKJ 1982
He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
English NLT
It is sin to despise one's neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
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.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Blessed are those who help them.
English Tyndale 1537
Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss: but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.