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20 The poor is hated even by his own re’a (neighbor), but the oisher hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his re’a sinneth, but he that is kind to the anayim (needy ones), happy is he.

22 Do they not go astray that plot rah? But chesed and emes shall be to them that plan tov.

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20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:22 Or show