Proverbs 14:21-23

New Century Version

²¹It is a sin to hate your neighbor,
but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

²²Those who make evil plans will be ruined,
but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.

²³Those who work hard make a profit,
but those who only talk will be poor.

Proverbs 14:21-23

New International Version

²¹It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,^(A)
but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.^(B)

²²Do not those who plot evil go astray?^(C)
But those who plan what is good find^[a] love and faithfulness.

²³All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)