Proverbs 14:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:21 — KJV
“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”
— Proverbs 14:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:21
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:21: hath, mercy, poor
“Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:21: hath, mercy
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:21: hath, mercy
“Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:21: neighbour, hath
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:21: neighbour, hath
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