Proverbs 14:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 Even by their neighbors the poor are despised,
but a rich person’s friends are many.(A)
21 Whoever despises the hungry comes up short,
but happy the one who is kind to the poor![a]
22 Do not those who plan evil go astray?
But those who plan good win steadfast loyalty.
Footnotes
- 14:21 The paradox is that anyone who spurns the hungry will lack something, but anyone who shows mercy (presumably by giving to the poor) will gain prosperity.
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