Proverbs 14:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
He that despises his neighbour sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 14:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Proverbs 14:21 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 14:21 say?
Proverbs 14:21 in modern King James wording reads: "He that despises his neighbour sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he."
Where is Proverbs 14:21 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 14:21 is verse 21 of chapter 14 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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