Other translations
American Standard Version
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He that despises his neighbor sins, and he that shows mercy upon the poor is blessed.
Darby Bible Translation
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
God's Word
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
International Standard Version
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
NET Bible
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
New American Standard Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.
New International Version
It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
New Living Translation
It is a sin to belittle one's neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
The World English Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
EasyEnglish Bible
It is a sin if you do not respect your neighbour. But if you are kind to helpless people, God will bless you.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
New Life Version
He who hates his neighbor sins, but happy is he who shows loving-favor to the poor.
The Voice Bible
Those who have contempt for their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are happy.
Living Bible
Even his own neighbors despise the poor man, while the rich have many “friends.” But to despise the poor is to sin. Blessed are those who help them.
New Catholic Bible
Anyone who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is kind to the poor.
Legacy Standard Bible
He who despises his neighbor sins, But how blessed is he who is gracious to the poor.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The sinner despises his neighbour, but he that has mercy on the poor is blessed.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Amplified Bible © 1954
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor.
New Century Version
It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.
The Message
It’s criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor—what a blessing!
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A person who despises his neighbor is sinning, but one who is kind to the oppressed is blessed.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
Good News Translation®
If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
Wycliffe Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour, doeth sin; but he that doeth mercy to a poor man, shall be blessed.
Contemporary English Version
It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Those who despise their neighbours are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
Common English Bible © 2011
Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the needy.
Amplified Bible © 2015
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man], But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Whoever despises his neighbour is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Whoever despises the hungry comes up short, but happy the one who is kind to the poor!
New American Standard Bible
One who despises his neighbor sins, But one who is gracious to the poor is blessed.
The Expanded Bible
It is a sin to ·hate [despise] your neighbor, but being ·kind [gracious] to the needy brings ·happiness [a blessing].
Tree of Life Version
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.
Revised Standard Version
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
New International Reader's Version
It is a sin to hate your neighbor. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
BRG Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Complete Jewish Bible
He who despises his fellow sins, but he who shows compassion to the humble is happy.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Those who despise their neighbours are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the poor.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
He that despiseth his re’a sinneth, but he that is kind to the anayim (needy ones), happy is he.
Names of God Bible
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.
Modern English Version
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Easy-to-Read Version
It is wrong to say bad things about your neighbors. Be kind to the poor, and you will be blessed.
International Children’s Bible
It is a sin to hate your neighbor. But being kind to the needy brings happiness.
Lexham English Bible
He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but he who has mercy on the poor blesses him.
New International Version - UK
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbour, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.