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19 Evil people will bow down before the good;
    wicked people are at the gates of the righteous.
20 Even their neighbors hate the poor,
    but many love the wealthy.
21 Those who despise their neighbors are sinners,
    but happy are those who are kind to the needy.

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19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.(A)

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

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

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