Berean Standard Bible
“He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.”
This proverb deals with how we treat our neighbors, especially those in need. It states both a warning and a blessing.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
King James Version (KJV)
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Peca el que menosprecia á su prójimo: mas el que tiene misericordia de los pobres, es bienaventurado.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Despreciar al prójimo es un pecado; feliz el que se compadece de los pobres.
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