21  Whoever ^gdespises his neighbor is a sinner,

but ^hblessed is he who is generous to the poor.

15  He who ^hjustifies the wicked and he who ⁱcondemns the righteous

are both alike an abomination to the Lord.

9  ^aWhoever has a bountiful¹ eye will be blessed,

for he ^bshares his bread with the poor.

16  Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth,

or gives to the rich, ^owill only come to poverty.

27  Whoever ^vgives to the poor will not want,

but he who ^whides his eyes will get many a curse.