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Selected Verse: Proverbs 14:21 - King James

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Pr 14:21 King James He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
For such contempt of the poor is contrasted as sinful with the virtuous compassion of the good.
 
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8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;