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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.

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  1. 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.

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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  1. Proverbs 14:22 Or show