Quotes about Compassion
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
— Proverbs 14:21
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
— Proverbs 14:31
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
— Proverbs 17:5
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
— Proverbs 18:23
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
— Proverbs 19:11
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
— Proverbs 21:3
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
— Proverbs 21:13
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
— Proverbs 22:9
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
— Proverbs 22:22
Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.
— Proverbs 24:11
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
— Proverbs 24:17
Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
— Proverbs 25:20