20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,

but the rich have many friends.

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,

but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?

But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour:

But the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth:

But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil?

But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors,

while the rich have many “friends.”

21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;

blessed are those who help the poor.

22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;

if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.

20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,

But the rich has many friends.

21 He who despises his neighbor sins;

But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not go astray who devise evil?

But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.

20 The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors,

but the rich have many friends.

21 It is a sin to hate your neighbor,

but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

22 Those who make evil plans will be ruined,

but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor;

But the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth;

But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil?

But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

20 He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

20 A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, 

but a rich person is loved by many. 

21 Whoever despises his neighbor sins, 

but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people. 

22 Don’t those who stray plan what is evil, 

while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good? 

20 A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,

but there are many who love the rich.

21 The one who despises his neighbor sins,

but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

22 Don’t those who plan evil go astray?

But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,

but the rich have many friends.

21 Those who despise their neighbors are sinners,

but happy are those who are kind to the poor.

22 Do they not err that plan evil?

Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.

20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor,

but the lovers of the rich are many.

21 He who despises his neighbor is a sinner,

but he who has mercy on the poor blesses him.

22 Have they not erred, those who plan evil?

But loyalty and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

20 Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors.

But rich people have many friends.

21 Anyone who hates his neighbor commits sin.

But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.

22 Those who plan evil go down the wrong path.

But those who plan good find love and truth.

20 The poor is hated even by his neighbor,

But those who love the rich are many.

21 He who despises his neighbor sins,

But happy is he who is gracious to the poor.

22 Will they not go astray who devise evil?

But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.