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Proverbs 14:21

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
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English Standard Version

Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

New International Version

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever despises his neighbor, sins. But whoever pities the poor shall be blessed. Whoever trusts in the Lord loves mercy