Proverbs 14:22

"He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights that dismissing another person's worth or well-being is a form of sin, while showing compassion to those in need brings divine blessing. It underscores the moral imperative to value and care for others as a reflection of one’s own righteousness and spiritual health.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Err -In the sense of wandering from the right way, the way of life.

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