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Proverbs 14:21-23
King James Version
Proverbs 14:21-23
King James Version
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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Proverbs 14:21-23
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:21-23
New American Standard Bible
21 One who (A)despises his neighbor sins,
But (B)one who is gracious to the [a]poor is blessed.
22 Will they who (C)devise evil not go astray?
But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit,
But [b]mere talk leads only to poverty.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:21 Or afflicted
- Proverbs 14:23 Lit word of lips
Proverbs 14:21-23
New International Version
Proverbs 14:21-23
New International Version
22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?(C)
But those who plan what is good find[a] love and faithfulness.
23 All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:22 Or show
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