Translations
Modern
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Traditional
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Literal
The one despising his neighbor sins, and the one showing favor to the poor is blessed.
Latin
Qui despicit proximum suum peccat; qui autem miseretur pauperis beatus erit. Qui credit in Domino misericordiam diligit.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Notes
blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor: See also Proverbs 3:27–28; 11:24; 28:27; 29:7, 14.
Glossary
Topics
Contempt: Sin of Happiness of Saints in This Life is Derived From: Having Mercy on the Poor Happiness of the Righteous Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Mercy: Blessedness of Showing Mercy: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Pride: General Scriptures Concerning The Poor: Despise Not The Poor: They Who in Faith, Believe are Happy Welfare