He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he. Treasury of Scripture that despiseth Proverbs 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace. Proverbs 17:5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 18:3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. Job 31:13-15 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me... Job 35:5,6 Look to the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than you... Psalm 22:24 For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither has he hid his face from him; but when he cried to him... Luke 18:9 And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: James 2:5,6,14-16 Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith... he that hath Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor. Proverbs 11:24,25 There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty... Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. Daniel 4:27 Why, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness... Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father... Luke 6:30-36 Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again... Acts 20:35 I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus... Hebrews 6:12 That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 1 John 3:17-22 But whoever has this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him...
Context Every Wise Woman Builds Her House
1Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands. 2He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him. 3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. 5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 6A scorner seeks wisdom, and finds it not: but knowledge is easy to him that understands. 7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive not in him the lips of knowledge. 8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. 9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor. 10The heart knows his own bitterness; and a stranger does not intermeddle with his joy. 11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 12There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. 14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. 15The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going. 16A wise man fears, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, and is confident. 17He that is soon angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the rich has many friends. 21He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he. 22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. 23In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips tends only to penury. 24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. 25A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies. 26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly. 30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. 31He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor. 32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous has hope in his death. 33Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the middle of fools is made known. 34Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 35The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
Darby Bible Translation
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
King James Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
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