Proverbs 14:20-22

New International Reader's Version

²⁰Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors.
But rich people have many friends.

²¹It is a sin to hate your neighbor.
But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.

²²Those who plan evil go down the wrong path.
But those who plan good find love and truth.

Proverbs 14:20-22

New International Version

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

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

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

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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